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Prase and Shattuckite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.64-2.693.80-4.15
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
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perfect along [010] and [100]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
73.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Prase and Shattuckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prase 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 Prase and Shattuckite chemical formula.

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

Prase and Shattuckite Specific Gravity

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