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Aquamarine and Shattuckite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.66-2.803.80-4.15
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
perfect along [010] and [100]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-83.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Aquamarine and Shattuckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine and Shattuckite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Aquamarine and Shattuckite Specific Gravity

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