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Mohawkite and Colemanite Physical Properties


Colemanite and Mohawkite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.40-2.42  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
None  
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
4.5  

Chemical Composition
Cu3As  
Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Mohawkite and Colemanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mohawkite and Colemanite 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 Colemanite chemical formula.

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Mohawkite and Colemanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mohawkite and Colemanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mohawkite and Colemanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mohawkite is 2.40-2.42 whereas that of Colemanite is 2.40-2.42.

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