Spinel and Shattuckite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
none
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66
3.80-4.15
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
perfect along [010] and [100]
Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Spinel and Shattuckite Chemical Formula
While comparing Spinel 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 Spinel and Shattuckite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
- Chemical formula of Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Spinel and Shattuckite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spinel and Shattuckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spinel and Shattuckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spinel is 3.80-4.15 whereas that of Shattuckite is 3.80-4.15.