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Mohawkite and Covellite Physical Properties


Covellite and Mohawkite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Flexible  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
4.6-4.76  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Cu3As  
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references  

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Mohawkite and Covellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mohawkite and Covellite 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 Covellite chemical formula.

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Mohawkite and Covellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mohawkite and Covellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mohawkite and Covellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mohawkite is 4.6-4.76 whereas that of Covellite is 4.6-4.76.

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