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Shungite and Esperite Physical Properties


Esperite and Shungite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
4.28-4.42  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
C  
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Shungite and Esperite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shungite and Esperite 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 Esperite chemical formula.

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Shungite and Esperite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shungite and Esperite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shungite and Esperite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shungite is 4.28-4.42 whereas that of Esperite is 4.28-4.42.

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