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Mohawkite and Datolite Physical Properties


Datolite and Mohawkite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.90-3.00  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Cu3As  
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Mohawkite and Datolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mohawkite and Datolite 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 Datolite chemical formula.

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Mohawkite and Datolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mohawkite and Datolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mohawkite and Datolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mohawkite is 2.90-3.00 whereas that of Datolite is 2.90-3.00.

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