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Humite and Mohawkite Physical Properties


Mohawkite and Humite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.32  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Poor  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Cu3As  

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Humite and Mohawkite Chemical Formula

While comparing Humite 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 Humite and Mohawkite chemical formula.

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Humite and Mohawkite Specific Gravity

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

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