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Mohawkite and Crystal Opal Physical Properties


Crystal Opal and Mohawkite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
1.97-2.22  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Cu3As  
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Mohawkite and Crystal Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Mohawkite and Crystal Opal 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 Crystal Opal chemical formula.

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Mohawkite and Crystal Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mohawkite and Crystal Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mohawkite and Crystal Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mohawkite is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Crystal Opal is 1.97-2.22.

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