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Mohawkite and Fire Opal Physical Properties


Fire 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  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Cu3As  
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Mohawkite and Fire Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Mohawkite and Fire 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 Fire Opal chemical formula.

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Mohawkite and Fire Opal Specific Gravity

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

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