Amber and Shattuckite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10
3.80-4.15
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
None
perfect along [010] and [100]
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Amber and Shattuckite Chemical Formula
While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Shattuckite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
- Chemical formula of Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Amber and Shattuckite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Shattuckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Shattuckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 3.80-4.15 whereas that of Shattuckite is 3.80-4.15.
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