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Zinnwaldite and Shattuckite Physical Properties


Shattuckite and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Elastic   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.9-3.1   
3.80-4.15   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect basal {001}   
perfect along [010] and [100]   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.0   
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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Zinnwaldite and Shattuckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite and Shattuckite chemical formula.

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Zinnwaldite and Shattuckite Specific Gravity

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

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