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Shungite and Parisite Physical Properties


Parisite and Shungite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
4.33-4.42  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
4.5  

Chemical Composition
C  
Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Shungite and Parisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shungite and Parisite 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 Parisite chemical formula.

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Shungite and Parisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shungite and Parisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shungite and Parisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shungite is 4.33-4.42 whereas that of Parisite is 4.33-4.42.

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