Shattuckite and Vlasovite Physical Properties

Shattuckite

Vlasovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.80-4.152.97

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

perfect along [010] and [100]

Distinct on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-46

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Shattuckite and Vlasovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shattuckite and Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Shattuckite and Vlasovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shattuckite and Vlasovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shattuckite and Vlasovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shattuckite is 2.97 whereas that of Vlasovite is 2.97.