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Quartz and Shattuckite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
3.80-4.15
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
perfect along [010] and [100]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Quartz and Shattuckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Shattuckite chemical formula.

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

Quartz and Shattuckite Specific Gravity

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