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Shattuckite and Prasiolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.80-4.15
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
perfect along [010] and [100]
3,1
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Shattuckite and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shattuckite and Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Shattuckite and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shattuckite and Prasiolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shattuckite and Prasiolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shattuckite is 2.65 whereas that of Prasiolite is 2.65.