Shungite and Musgravite Physical Properties

Shungite and Musgravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shungite and Musgravite 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 Musgravite chemical formula.

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• Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Shungite and Musgravite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shungite and Musgravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shungite and Musgravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shungite is 3.62-3.68 whereas that of Musgravite is 3.62-3.68.