Siderite and Shattuckite Physical Properties

Siderite

Shattuckite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.83-3.893.80-4.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {01 1 1}

perfect along [010] and [100]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Siderite and Shattuckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Siderite and Shattuckite 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 Siderite and Shattuckite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Siderite- Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Siderite and Shattuckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Siderite and Shattuckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Siderite and Shattuckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Siderite is 3.80-4.15 whereas that of Shattuckite is 3.80-4.15.