Home
×

Shattuckite
Shattuckite

Sinhalite
Sinhalite



ADD
Compare
X
Shattuckite
X
Sinhalite

Shattuckite and Sinhalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.80-4.15
3.46-3.50
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
perfect along [010] and [100]
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Shattuckite and Sinhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shattuckite and Sinhalite 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 Sinhalite 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 Sinhalite- MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Shattuckite and Sinhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shattuckite and Sinhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shattuckite and Sinhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shattuckite is 3.46-3.50 whereas that of Sinhalite is 3.46-3.50.