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Mohawkite and Caledonite Physical Properties


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Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
5.6-5.76  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
[001] perfect; [100] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
2.5-3  

Chemical Composition
Cu3As  
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Mohawkite and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mohawkite and Caledonite 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 Caledonite chemical formula.

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Mohawkite and Caledonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mohawkite and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mohawkite and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mohawkite is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.

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