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Mohawkite and Andalusite Physical Properties


Andalusite and Mohawkite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.05-3.21  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery  

Cleavage
None  
Good on {110}, poor on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
7.5  

Chemical Composition
Cu3As  
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references  

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Mohawkite and Andalusite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mohawkite and Andalusite 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 Andalusite chemical formula.

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Mohawkite and Andalusite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mohawkite and Andalusite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mohawkite and Andalusite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mohawkite is 3.05-3.21 whereas that of Andalusite is 3.05-3.21.

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