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Shungite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Sunstone and Shungite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.62-2.65   

Fracture
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Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
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001   

Mohs Hardness
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6   

Chemical Composition
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Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

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Shungite and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Shungite and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.

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Shungite and Sunstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shungite and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shungite and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shungite is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.

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