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Andesine and Mohawkite Physical Properties


Mohawkite and Andesine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65-2.69  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8  
Cu3As  

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Andesine and Mohawkite Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine and Mohawkite 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 Andesine and Mohawkite chemical formula.

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Andesine and Mohawkite Specific Gravity

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

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