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Shungite and Moldavite Physical Properties


Moldavite and Shungite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.32-2.38  

Fracture
-  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
C  
SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  

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Shungite and Moldavite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shungite and Moldavite 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 Moldavite chemical formula.

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Shungite and Moldavite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shungite and Moldavite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shungite and Moldavite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shungite is 2.32-2.38 whereas that of Moldavite is 2.32-2.38.

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