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Mohawkite and Diaspore Physical Properties


Diaspore and Mohawkite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Very brittle  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.30-3.40  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Cu3As  
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Mohawkite and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Mohawkite and Diaspore 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 Diaspore chemical formula.

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Mohawkite and Diaspore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mohawkite and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mohawkite and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mohawkite is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.

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