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Shattuckite and Hardystonite Physical Properties


Hardystonite and Shattuckite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.80-4.15   
3.396-3.443   

Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
perfect along [010] and [100]   
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
3-4   

Chemical Composition
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Shattuckite and Hardystonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shattuckite and Hardystonite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Shattuckite and Hardystonite chemical formula.

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Shattuckite and Hardystonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shattuckite and Hardystonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shattuckite and Hardystonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shattuckite is 3.396-3.443 whereas that of Hardystonite is 3.396-3.443.

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