Mohawkite and Chalcedony Physical Properties

Mohawkite

Chalcedony

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.55-2.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann

1.6 Cleavage

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Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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SiO₂

Mohawkite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Mohawkite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO₂

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Mohawkite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mohawkite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mohawkite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mohawkite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.