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Shungite and Caledonite Physical Properties


Caledonite and Shungite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
5.6-5.76  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
[001] perfect; [100] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
2.5-3  

Chemical Composition
C  
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Shungite and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shungite and Caledonite 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 Caledonite chemical formula.

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Shungite and Caledonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shungite and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shungite and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shungite is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.

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