Shattuckite and Langbeinite Physical Properties

Shattuckite

Langbeinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Slowly dissolves in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.80-4.15Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

perfect along [010] and [100]

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-43.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Not Available

Shattuckite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shattuckite and Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shattuckite and Langbeinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shattuckite and Langbeinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shattuckite is Not Available whereas that of Langbeinite is Not Available.