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Shattuckite and Jadeite 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
3.80-4.15
3.28-3.38
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
perfect along [010] and [100]
Good on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Shattuckite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shattuckite and Jadeite 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 Jadeite 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 Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Shattuckite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shattuckite and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shattuckite and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shattuckite is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.