Shattuckite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Shattuckite

Rhodolite

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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

3.80-4.153.84

1 7.18

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

3.5-47-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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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.