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Shattuckite and Kyanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.80-4.15
3.53-3.65
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
perfect along [010] and [100]
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
4-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Shattuckite and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shattuckite and Kyanite 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 Kyanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Shattuckite and Kyanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shattuckite and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shattuckite and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shattuckite is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.