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Shattuckite and Aquamarine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.80-4.152.66-2.80
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
perfect along [010] and [100]
3,1 basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-47.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Be3Al2SiO6

Shattuckite and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Shattuckite and Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6

Shattuckite and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shattuckite and Aquamarine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shattuckite and Aquamarine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shattuckite is 2.66-2.80 whereas that of Aquamarine is 2.66-2.80.