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Vanadinite and Shattuckite Physical Properties


Shattuckite and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1   
3.80-4.15   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
None   
perfect along [010] and [100]   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
C20H36   
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Vanadinite and Shattuckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite and Shattuckite 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 Vanadinite and Shattuckite chemical formula.

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Vanadinite and Shattuckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vanadinite and Shattuckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vanadinite and Shattuckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vanadinite is 3.80-4.15 whereas that of Shattuckite is 3.80-4.15.

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