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Vlasovite and Shattuckite Physical Properties


Shattuckite and Vlasovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.97   
3.80-4.15   

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

Cleavage
Distinct on {010}   
perfect along [010] and [100]   

Mohs Hardness
6   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Vlasovite and Shattuckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite and Shattuckite chemical formula.

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Vlasovite and Shattuckite Specific Gravity

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

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