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Mohawkite and Chlorite group Physical Properties


Chlorite group and Mohawkite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.6-3.3  

Fracture
-  
Lamellar  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect 001  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
2-2.5  

Chemical Composition
Cu3As  
(Mg,Fe)3(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2·(Mg,Fe)3(OH)6  

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Mohawkite and Chlorite group Chemical Formula

While comparing Mohawkite and Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group chemical formula.

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Mohawkite and Chlorite group Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mohawkite and Chlorite group Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mohawkite and Chlorite group Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mohawkite is 2.6-3.3 whereas that of Chlorite group is 2.6-3.3.

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