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Shattuckite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.80-4.15
3.32-3.43
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
perfect along [010] and [100]
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Shattuckite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shattuckite and Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Shattuckite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shattuckite and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shattuckite and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shattuckite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.