Shattuckite and Amazonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.80-4.15
2.55-2.57
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cleavage
perfect along [010] and [100]
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
KAlSi3O8
Shattuckite and Amazonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Shattuckite and Amazonite 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 Shattuckite and Amazonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
Shattuckite and Amazonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shattuckite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shattuckite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shattuckite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.