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Mohawkite and Anorthite Physical Properties


Anorthite and Mohawkite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.77  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Cu3As  
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Mohawkite and Anorthite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mohawkite and Anorthite 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 Anorthite chemical formula.

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Mohawkite and Anorthite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mohawkite and Anorthite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mohawkite and Anorthite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mohawkite is 2.77 whereas that of Anorthite is 2.77.

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