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Tsavorite and Shattuckite Physical Properties


Shattuckite and Tsavorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73   
3.80-4.15   

Fracture
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Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
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perfect along [010] and [100]   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
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Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Tsavorite and Shattuckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite and Shattuckite chemical formula.

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Tsavorite and Shattuckite Specific Gravity

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

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