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Verdite and Shattuckite Physical Properties


Shattuckite and Verdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0   
3.80-4.15   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{110} Good   
perfect along [010] and [100]   

Mohs Hardness
3   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)   
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Verdite and Shattuckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Shattuckite chemical formula.

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Verdite and Shattuckite Specific Gravity

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

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