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Shungite and Poudretteite Physical Properties


Poudretteite and Shungite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.51-2.53  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Splintery  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5  

Chemical Composition
C  
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Shungite and Poudretteite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shungite and Poudretteite 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 Poudretteite chemical formula.

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Shungite and Poudretteite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shungite and Poudretteite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shungite and Poudretteite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shungite is 2.51-2.53 whereas that of Poudretteite is 2.51-2.53.

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