Shattuckite and Riebeckite Physical Properties

Shattuckite

Riebeckite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.80-4.153.28-3.44

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Uneven, Splintery, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

perfect along [010] and [100]

Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-45.0-6.0

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Shattuckite and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shattuckite and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shattuckite and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shattuckite and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shattuckite is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.