Shattuckite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties

Shattuckite

Pyrophyllite

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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

3.80-4.152.65-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.

1.6 Cleavage

perfect along [010] and [100]

{001} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Shattuckite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shattuckite and Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Shattuckite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shattuckite and Pyrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shattuckite and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shattuckite is 2.65-2.90 whereas that of Pyrophyllite is 2.65-2.90.