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Shattuckite and Herderite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.80-4.152.90-3.02
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
perfect along [010] and [100]
Indistinct on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-45-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Shattuckite and Herderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shattuckite and Herderite 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 Herderite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Shattuckite and Herderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shattuckite and Herderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shattuckite and Herderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shattuckite is 2.90-3.02 whereas that of Herderite is 2.90-3.02.