| Name | Shungite |
| Class | Native carbon |
| Category | Rock |
| Crystal system | Amorphous |
| Chemical composition | Mainly carbon (C), with silicates, oxides, and fullerenes |
| Hardness (Mohs scale) | 3.5 to 4 |
| Transparency | Opaque |
| Geographical origin | Russia (Karelia, Zazhoginskoye deposit) |






















































































































































































































