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Mohawkite
Mohawkite

Chrysoberyl
Chrysoberyl



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Mohawkite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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-9999
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None
3-3.5
Cu3As
 
Brittle
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3.69-3.81
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
8.5
BeAl 2 O 4

Mohawkite and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Mohawkite and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Mohawkite- Cu3As
  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4

Mohawkite and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mohawkite and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mohawkite and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mohawkite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.