Home
×

Shattuckite
Shattuckite

Amethyst
Amethyst



ADD
Compare
X
Shattuckite
X
Amethyst

Shattuckite and Amethyst Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble in common solvents
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.80-4.15
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
perfect along [010] and [100]
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2

Shattuckite and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Shattuckite and Amethyst 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 Amethyst 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 Amethyst- SiO2

Shattuckite and Amethyst Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shattuckite and Amethyst Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shattuckite and Amethyst Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shattuckite is 2.65 whereas that of Amethyst is 2.65.

Let Others Know
×