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Shungite and Shigaite Physical Properties


Shigaite and Shungite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Moderately flexible   

Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.32   

Fracture
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Flexible Flexible fragments.   

Cleavage
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Perfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
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2   

Chemical Composition
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Shungite and Shigaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shungite and Shigaite 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 Shigaite chemical formula.

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Shungite and Shigaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shungite and Shigaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shungite and Shigaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shungite is 2.32 whereas that of Shigaite is 2.32.

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