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Mohawkite and Amethyst Physical Properties


Amethyst and Mohawkite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in common solvents  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.65  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
None  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
7  

Chemical Composition
Cu3As  
SiO2  

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Mohawkite and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Mohawkite and Amethyst 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 Amethyst chemical formula.

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Mohawkite and Amethyst Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mohawkite and Amethyst Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mohawkite and Amethyst Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mohawkite is 2.65 whereas that of Amethyst is 2.65.

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