Shattuckite and Nephrite Physical Properties

Shattuckite

Nephrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.80-4.152.90-3.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

perfect along [010] and [100]

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-46-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Shattuckite and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shattuckite and Nephrite 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 Nephrite 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 Nephrite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Shattuckite and Nephrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shattuckite and Nephrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shattuckite and Nephrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shattuckite is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Nephrite is 2.90-3.10.