Shattuckite and Magnesite Physical Properties

Shattuckite

Magnesite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Effervesces in hot HCl

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.80-4.152.92-3.12

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

perfect along [010] and [100]

[10 1 1] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-43.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Shattuckite and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shattuckite and Magnesite 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 Magnesite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Shattuckite and Magnesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shattuckite and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shattuckite and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shattuckite is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.