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Goldstone and Shattuckite Physical Properties


Shattuckite and Goldstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.50-2.80   
3.80-4.15   

Fracture
torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
None   
perfect along [010] and [100]   

Mohs Hardness
6   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Au   
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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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.

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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.

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