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Mohawkite and Diopside Physical Properties


Diopside and Mohawkite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.22-3.40  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Distinct/good on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
Cu3As  
CaMgSi2O6  

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Mohawkite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Mohawkite and Diopside 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 Diopside chemical formula.

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Mohawkite and Diopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mohawkite and Diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mohawkite and Diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mohawkite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Diopside is 3.22-3.40.

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