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Shungite and Piemontite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

-9999-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

-
Uneven, Splintery

Cleavage

None
[001] good, [100] distinct

Mohs Hardness

-99996-6.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

C
Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)

Shungite and Piemontite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shungite and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Shungite- C
  • Chemical formula of Piemontite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)

Shungite and Piemontite Specific Gravity

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