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Chalcedony and Shattuckite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.703.80-4.15
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
perfect along [010] and [100]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-73.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chalcedony and Shattuckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Shattuckite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chalcedony and Shattuckite Specific Gravity

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