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Mohawkite and Gahnospinel Physical Properties


Gahnospinel and Mohawkite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.65-4.55  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None, but may exhibit slight parting  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
Cu3As  
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Mohawkite and Gahnospinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Mohawkite and Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel chemical formula.

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Mohawkite and Gahnospinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mohawkite and Gahnospinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mohawkite and Gahnospinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mohawkite is 3.65-4.55 whereas that of Gahnospinel is 3.65-4.55.

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