Shattuckite and Copper Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.80-4.15
Not Available
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Cleavage
perfect along [010] and [100]
None
Chemical Composition
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cu
Shattuckite and Copper Chemical Formula
While comparing Shattuckite and Copper 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 Copper 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 Copper- Cu
Shattuckite and Copper Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shattuckite and Copper Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shattuckite and Copper Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shattuckite is Not Available whereas that of Copper is Not Available.