Shattuckite

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Physical & Optical Properties

Mohs Hardness 3.5 – 4.0
Specific Gravity 3.8 – 4.15
Refractive Index 1.752 – 1.815
Crystal System Orthorhombic
Luster Vitreous,Silky
Cleavage Perfect
Fracture Uneven
Color various
Birefringence 0.063

Mohs Hardness

1 Talc 2 Gypsum 3 Calcite 4 Fluorite 5 Apatite 6 Orthoclase 7 Quartz 8 Topaz 9 Corundum 10 Diamond Shattuckite
Mohs hardness of Shattuckite shown against the ten reference minerals, from talc (1) to diamond (10).
Mohs Reference mineral Shattuckite
1 Talc
2 Gypsum
3 Calcite
4 Fluorite
5 Apatite
6 Orthoclase
7 Quartz
8 Topaz
9 Corundum
10 Diamond

Crystal System

a b c Orthorhombic a ≠ b ≠ c, α = β = γ = 90°

Value & Market

Price Tier Budget (< $50/ct)

About Shattuckite

シャタッカイトは鮮やかな空色から深いターコイズ色を示す銅ケイ酸塩鉱物で絹状の光沢を持ち、銅鉱床の酸化帯でマラカイト、クリソコラ、プランシェライトなどの二次銅鉱物とともに産出します。アメリカのアリゾナ州ビズビーのシャタック鉱山で最初に記載され、ナミビアやコンゴ民主共和国にも産します。研磨したカボション中の濃い青色と渦巻き状の模様が高く評価されています。

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shattuckite?
シャタッカイトは鮮やかな空色から深いターコイズ色を示す銅ケイ酸塩鉱物で絹状の光沢を持ち、銅鉱床の酸化帯でマラカイト、クリソコラ、プランシェライトなどの二次銅鉱物とともに産出します。アメリカのアリゾナ州ビズビーのシャタック鉱山で最初に記載され、ナミビアやコンゴ民主共和国にも産します。研磨したカボション中の濃い青色と渦巻き状の模様が高く評価されています。
What is the hardness of Shattuckite?
Shattuckite has a Mohs hardness of 3.5 to 4.0, making it relatively soft for use in jewelry.
What color is Shattuckite?
Shattuckite is primarily Various.
How much does Shattuckite cost?
Shattuckite falls into the Budget (< $50/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Shattuckite?
Shattuckite belongs to the Orthorhombic crystal system.

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