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Sugilite and Shattuckite Physical Properties

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
2.69-2.79
3.80-4.15
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {0001}
perfect along [010] and [100]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sugilite and Shattuckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sugilite 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 Sugilite and Shattuckite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sugilite- KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sugilite and Shattuckite Specific Gravity

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