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

沙塔基石是一种醒目的铜硅酸盐矿物,呈现鲜艳的天蓝色至深蓝色,通常与孔雀石、硅孔雀石及其他铜矿物共生。因其色彩饱满、花纹独特,常被切割成素面宝石。产自美国(亚利桑那州沙塔基矿为命名地)、纳米比亚和刚果民主共和国,其鲜艳色彩在铜矿次生矿物中颇为突出。

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shattuckite?
沙塔基石是一种醒目的铜硅酸盐矿物,呈现鲜艳的天蓝色至深蓝色,通常与孔雀石、硅孔雀石及其他铜矿物共生。因其色彩饱满、花纹独特,常被切割成素面宝石。产自美国(亚利桑那州沙塔基矿为命名地)、纳米比亚和刚果民主共和国,其鲜艳色彩在铜矿次生矿物中颇为突出。
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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