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Mohawkite and Catapleiite Physical Properties


Catapleiite and Mohawkite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.72  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
None  
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
Cu3As  
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Mohawkite and Catapleiite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mohawkite and Catapleiite 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 Catapleiite chemical formula.

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Mohawkite and Catapleiite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mohawkite and Catapleiite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mohawkite and Catapleiite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mohawkite is 2.72 whereas that of Catapleiite is 2.72.

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