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Shattuckite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Mottramite and Shattuckite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.80-4.15   
5.9   

Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
perfect along [010] and [100]   
None observed   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
3   

Chemical Composition
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Shattuckite and Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shattuckite and Mottramite 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 Mottramite chemical formula.

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Shattuckite and Mottramite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shattuckite and Mottramite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shattuckite and Mottramite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shattuckite is 5.9 whereas that of Mottramite is 5.9.

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