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Shungite and Stolzite Physical Properties


Stolzite and Shungite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
2.5-3  

Chemical Composition
C  
PbWO4  

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Shungite and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shungite and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

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Shungite and Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shungite and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shungite and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shungite is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.

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