Shattuckite and Kmmererite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.80-4.15
  
2.60-2.64
  
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
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Cleavage
perfect along [010] and [100]
  
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Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
2-2.5
  
Chemical Composition
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
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Shattuckite and Kmmererite Chemical Formula
While comparing Shattuckite and Kmmererite 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 Kmmererite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Shattuckite and Kmmererite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shattuckite and Kmmererite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shattuckite and Kmmererite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shattuckite is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Kmmererite is 2.60-2.64.