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Shungite and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties


Lepidocrocite and Shungite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
4  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
{010} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5  

Chemical Composition
C  
FeO(OH)  

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Shungite and Lepidocrocite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shungite and Lepidocrocite 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 Lepidocrocite chemical formula.

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Shungite and Lepidocrocite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shungite and Lepidocrocite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shungite and Lepidocrocite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shungite is 4 whereas that of Lepidocrocite is 4.

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