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Shattuckite and Emerald 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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Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.80-4.152.67-2.78
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
perfect along [010] and [100]
Imperfect on the [0001]
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 Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Shattuckite and Emerald 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 Emerald 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 Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6

Shattuckite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shattuckite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shattuckite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shattuckite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.