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Shungite and Cryolite Physical Properties


Cryolite and Shungite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Soluble   

Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.97   

Fracture
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Uneven   

Cleavage
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None observed   

Mohs Hardness
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2.5   

Chemical Composition
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Shungite and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shungite and Cryolite 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 Cryolite chemical formula.

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Shungite and Cryolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shungite and Cryolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shungite and Cryolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shungite is 2.97 whereas that of Cryolite is 2.97.

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