Shattuckite and Sugilite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.80-4.15
2.69-2.79
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
perfect along [010] and [100]
Poor on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
5.5-6.5
Chemical Composition
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Shattuckite and Sugilite Chemical Formula
While comparing Shattuckite and Sugilite 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 Sugilite 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 Sugilite- KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Shattuckite and Sugilite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shattuckite and Sugilite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shattuckite and Sugilite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shattuckite is 2.69-2.79 whereas that of Sugilite is 2.69-2.79.