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Shattuckite and Turquoise Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.80-4.15
2.30-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
perfect along [010] and [100]
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Shattuckite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Shattuckite and Turquoise 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 Turquoise 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 Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Shattuckite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shattuckite and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shattuckite and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shattuckite is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.

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