Shattuckite and Manganaxinite Physical Properties

Shattuckite and Manganaxinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shattuckite and Manganaxinite 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 Manganaxinite 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 Manganaxinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shattuckite and Manganaxinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shattuckite and Manganaxinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shattuckite is 3.314 whereas that of Manganaxinite is 3.314.