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Tinaksite and Shattuckite Physical Properties


Shattuckite and Tinaksite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.82   
3.80-4.15   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect in one direction, indistinct in one direction   
perfect along [010] and [100]   

Mohs Hardness
6   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Tinaksite and Shattuckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinaksite 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 Tinaksite and Shattuckite chemical formula.

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Tinaksite and Shattuckite Specific Gravity

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

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