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Shattuckite and Wernerite Physical Properties


Wernerite 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   
2.50-2.80   

Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
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Cleavage
perfect along [010] and [100]   
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Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Shattuckite and Wernerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shattuckite and Wernerite 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 Wernerite chemical formula.

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Shattuckite and Wernerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shattuckite and Wernerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shattuckite and Wernerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shattuckite is 2.50-2.80 whereas that of Wernerite is 2.50-2.80.

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