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Quartz and Shattuckite Physical Properties


Shattuckite and Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
3.80-4.15   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct   
perfect along [010] and [100]   

Mohs Hardness
7   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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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.

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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.

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