Sulfur and Shattuckite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
insoluble
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.80-4.15
Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect
perfect along [010] and [100]
Mohs Hardness
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3.5-4
Chemical Composition
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Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Sulfur and Shattuckite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Shattuckite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Sulfur and Shattuckite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sulfur and Shattuckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sulfur and Shattuckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sulfur is 3.80-4.15 whereas that of Shattuckite is 3.80-4.15.