Shattuckite and Nickeline Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.80-4.15
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Conchoidal, Uneven
  
Cleavage
perfect along [010] and [100]
  
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
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Shattuckite and Nickeline Chemical Formula
While comparing Shattuckite and Nickeline 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 Nickeline chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Shattuckite and Nickeline Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shattuckite and Nickeline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shattuckite and Nickeline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shattuckite is Not Available whereas that of Nickeline is Not Available.