Amethyst and Shattuckite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.65
3.80-4.15
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Indiscernible
perfect along [010] and [100]
Chemical Composition
SiO2
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Amethyst and Shattuckite Chemical Formula
While comparing Amethyst 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 Amethyst and Shattuckite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Amethyst and Shattuckite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Shattuckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Shattuckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 3.80-4.15 whereas that of Shattuckite is 3.80-4.15.