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Uvite and Shattuckite Physical Properties


Shattuckite and Uvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.97-3.14   
3.80-4.15   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct   
perfect along [010] and [100]   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Uvite and Shattuckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Shattuckite chemical formula.

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Uvite and Shattuckite Specific Gravity

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

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