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Shungite and Pollucite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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Readily soluble in HF

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

-99992.86-2.94
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Conchoidal, Uneven

Cleavage

None
None observed

Mohs Hardness

-99996.5-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

C
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Shungite and Pollucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shungite and Pollucite 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 Pollucite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Shungite- C
  • Chemical formula of Pollucite- (Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Shungite and Pollucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shungite and Pollucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shungite and Pollucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shungite is 2.86-2.94 whereas that of Pollucite is 2.86-2.94.