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Mohawkite and Carnelian Physical Properties


Carnelian and Mohawkite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.58-2.64  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Absent  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Cu3As  
SiO2  

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Mohawkite and Carnelian Chemical Formula

While comparing Mohawkite and Carnelian 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 Carnelian chemical formula.

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Mohawkite and Carnelian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mohawkite and Carnelian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mohawkite and Carnelian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mohawkite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Carnelian is 2.58-2.64.

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