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Shattuckite and Weloganite Physical Properties


Weloganite and Shattuckite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.80-4.15   
3.20-3.22   

Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
perfect along [010] and [100]   
Perfect on pseudo {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
3   

Chemical Composition
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
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Shattuckite and Weloganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shattuckite and Weloganite 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 Weloganite chemical formula.

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Shattuckite and Weloganite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shattuckite and Weloganite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shattuckite and Weloganite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shattuckite is 3.20-3.22 whereas that of Weloganite is 3.20-3.22.

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