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Shungite and Edenite Physical Properties


Edenite and Shungite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.05-3.37  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Good on (110)  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
C  
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2  

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Shungite and Edenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shungite and Edenite 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 Edenite chemical formula.

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Shungite and Edenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shungite and Edenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shungite and Edenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shungite is 3.05-3.37 whereas that of Edenite is 3.05-3.37.

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