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Shattuckite and Amber Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.80-4.151.05-1.10
Achroite
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
perfect along [010] and [100]
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-42-2.5
Adamite
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
[C,H,O]

Shattuckite and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Shattuckite and Amber 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 Amber chemical formula.

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

Shattuckite and Amber Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shattuckite and Amber Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shattuckite and Amber Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shattuckite is 1.05-1.10 whereas that of Amber is 1.05-1.10.