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Shattuckite and Sapphire Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.80-4.15
3.95-4.03
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
perfect along [010] and [100]
None, but may exhibit parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
9
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Al 2 O 3

Shattuckite and Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Shattuckite and Sapphire 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 Sapphire 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 Sapphire- Al 2 O 3

Shattuckite and Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shattuckite and Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shattuckite and Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shattuckite is 3.95-4.03 whereas that of Sapphire is 3.95-4.03.

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