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Shattuckite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.80-4.15
4.014
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
perfect along [010] and [100]
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
4-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Shattuckite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shattuckite and Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shattuckite and Plumbogummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shattuckite and Plumbogummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shattuckite is 4.014 whereas that of Plumbogummite is 4.014.