Shattuckite and Pyrrhotite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Soluble
  
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.80-4.15
  
4.58-4.65
  
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
perfect along [010] and [100]
  
Absent
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
3.5-4.5
  
Chemical Composition
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
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Shattuckite and Pyrrhotite Chemical Formula
While comparing Shattuckite and Pyrrhotite 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 Pyrrhotite 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 Pyrrhotite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shattuckite and Pyrrhotite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shattuckite and Pyrrhotite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shattuckite is 4.58-4.65 whereas that of Pyrrhotite is 4.58-4.65.