Pezzotaite and Shattuckite Physical Properties

Pezzotaite and Shattuckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pezzotaite 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 Pezzotaite and Shattuckite chemical formula.

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

Pezzotaite and Shattuckite Specific Gravity

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