Shattuckite and Hematite Physical Properties

Shattuckite

Hematite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.80-4.155.00-5.30

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

perfect along [010] and [100]

None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-46

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Shattuckite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shattuckite and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Shattuckite and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shattuckite and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shattuckite and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shattuckite is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.