Shattuckite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

Shattuckite

Chrysoberyl

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.80-4.153.69-3.81

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic

2.6 Cleavage

perfect along [010] and [100]

Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}

2.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-48.5

2 10

2.11 Chemical Composition

Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

BeAl ₂ O ₄

Shattuckite and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Shattuckite and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl- BeAl ₂ O ₄

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Shattuckite and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shattuckite and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shattuckite and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shattuckite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.