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Shungite and Scolecite Physical Properties


Scolecite and Shungite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.20-2.23  

Fracture
-  
Irregular/uneven, Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
C  
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Shungite and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shungite and Scolecite 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 Scolecite chemical formula.

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Shungite and Scolecite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shungite and Scolecite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shungite and Scolecite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shungite is 2.20-2.23 whereas that of Scolecite is 2.20-2.23.

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