Vanadinite and Shattuckite 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 OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
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.
- Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
- Chemical formula of Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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.