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Shattuckite and Uvite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.80-4.15
2.97-3.14
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
perfect along [010] and [100]
{1011} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Shattuckite and Uvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shattuckite and Uvite 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 Uvite 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 Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Shattuckite and Uvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shattuckite and Uvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shattuckite and Uvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shattuckite is 2.97-3.14 whereas that of Uvite is 2.97-3.14.