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Variscite and Shattuckite 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
2.42-2.583.80-4.15
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
[010] perfect
perfect along [010] and [100]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-53.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Variscite and Shattuckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Shattuckite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Variscite and Shattuckite Specific Gravity

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