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Shungite and Beryllonite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

-99992.79-2.87
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces

Mohs Hardness

-99995.5-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

C
NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Shungite and Beryllonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shungite and Beryllonite 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 Beryllonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Shungite- C
  • Chemical formula of Beryllonite- NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Shungite and Beryllonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shungite and Beryllonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shungite and Beryllonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shungite is 2.79-2.87 whereas that of Beryllonite is 2.79-2.87.