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Shungite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Ceylonite and Shungite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.63-3.9  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
C  
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  

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Shungite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shungite and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.

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Shungite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shungite and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shungite and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shungite is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.

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