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Jadeite and Mohawkite Physical Properties


Mohawkite and Jadeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.28-3.38  
-9999  

Fracture
Splintery, Fibrous  
-  

Cleavage
Good on [110]  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Cu3As  

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Jadeite and Mohawkite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite 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 Jadeite and Mohawkite chemical formula.

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Jadeite and Mohawkite Specific Gravity

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

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