Shattuckite and Golden Beryl Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.80-4.15
  
2.6-2.8
  
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
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Cleavage
perfect along [010] and [100]
  
3,1 basal
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
7.5-8.0
  
Chemical Composition
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Be3Al2SiO6
  
Shattuckite and Golden Beryl Chemical Formula
While comparing Shattuckite and Golden Beryl 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 Golden Beryl 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 Golden Beryl- Be3Al2SiO6
Shattuckite and Golden Beryl Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shattuckite and Golden Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shattuckite and Golden Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shattuckite is 2.6-2.8 whereas that of Golden Beryl is 2.6-2.8.