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Amazonite and Shattuckite Physical Properties


Shattuckite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57   
3.80-4.15   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   
perfect along [010] and [100]   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8   
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Amazonite and Shattuckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Shattuckite chemical formula.

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Amazonite and Shattuckite Specific Gravity

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

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