Goldstone and Shattuckite Physical Properties

Goldstone

Shattuckite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.50-2.803.80-4.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

None

perfect along [010] and [100]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

63.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Goldstone and Shattuckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goldstone 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 Goldstone and Shattuckite chemical formula.

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

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Goldstone and Shattuckite Specific Gravity

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