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Magnesite and Mohawkite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Effervesces in hot HCl
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.92-3.12-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
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Cleavage

[10 1 1] perfect
None

Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.53-3.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cu3As

Magnesite and Mohawkite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnesite 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 Magnesite and Mohawkite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Mohawkite- Cu3As

Magnesite and Mohawkite Specific Gravity

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