Shungite and Afghanite Physical Properties

Shungite

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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

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2.55-2.65

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect {10 1 0}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

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5.5-6

1.8 Chemical Composition

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(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Shungite and Afghanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shungite and Afghanite 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 Shungite and Afghanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Afghanite- (Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Shungite and Afghanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shungite and Afghanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shungite and Afghanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shungite is 2.55-2.65 whereas that of Afghanite is 2.55-2.65.