Shattuckite and Shigaite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Moderately flexible
  
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.80-4.15
  
2.32
  
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Flexible Flexible fragments.
  
Cleavage
perfect along [010] and [100]
  
Perfect on {0001}
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
2
  
Chemical Composition
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
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Shattuckite and Shigaite Chemical Formula
While comparing Shattuckite and Shigaite 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 Shigaite 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 Shigaite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shattuckite and Shigaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shattuckite and Shigaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shattuckite is 2.32 whereas that of Shigaite is 2.32.