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Shattuckite and Lawsonite 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
3.80-4.153.09
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
perfect along [010] and [100]
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-48
Amber
2 10
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 Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shattuckite and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shattuckite and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shattuckite and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shattuckite is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.