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Rock Crystal and Shattuckite Physical Properties


Shattuckite and Rock Crystal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
3.80-4.15   

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
perfect along [010] and [100]   

Mohs Hardness
7   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Rock Crystal and Shattuckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rock Crystal 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 Rock Crystal and Shattuckite chemical formula.

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Rock Crystal and Shattuckite Specific Gravity

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

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