Carnelian and Shattuckite Physical Properties

Carnelian

Shattuckite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.64

3.80-4.15

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Absent

perfect along [010] and [100]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

3.5-4

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Carnelian and Shattuckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian 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 Carnelian and Shattuckite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Carnelian and Shattuckite Specific Gravity

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