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Chrysoberyl
Chrysoberyl

Mohawkite
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Chrysoberyl and Mohawkite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.69-3.81-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
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Cleavage

Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
None

Mohs Hardness

8.53-3.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

BeAl 2 O 4
Cu3As

Chrysoberyl and Mohawkite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl and Mohawkite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4
  • Chemical formula of Mohawkite- Cu3As

Chrysoberyl and Mohawkite Specific Gravity

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