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Mohawkite and Achroite Physical Properties


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Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.90-3.40  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
None  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Cu3As  
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.  

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Mohawkite and Achroite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mohawkite and Achroite 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 Mohawkite and Achroite chemical formula.

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Mohawkite and Achroite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mohawkite and Achroite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mohawkite and Achroite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mohawkite is 2.90-3.40 whereas that of Achroite is 2.90-3.40.

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