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Shattuckite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.80-4.15
3.84
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
perfect along [010] and [100]
none, may show indistinct parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12

Shattuckite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shattuckite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12

Shattuckite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shattuckite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shattuckite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shattuckite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.