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Shattuckite and Villiaumite 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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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.80-4.15
2.79
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
perfect along [010] and [100]
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect, {001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
2
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Shattuckite and Villiaumite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shattuckite and Villiaumite 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 Villiaumite 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 Villiaumite- NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Shattuckite and Villiaumite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shattuckite and Villiaumite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shattuckite and Villiaumite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shattuckite is 2.79 whereas that of Villiaumite is 2.79.