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Mohawkite and Gypsum Physical Properties


Gypsum and Mohawkite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Flexible  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.20-2.40  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
2  

Chemical Composition
Cu3As  
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Mohawkite and Gypsum Chemical Formula

While comparing Mohawkite and Gypsum 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 Gypsum chemical formula.

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Mohawkite and Gypsum Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mohawkite and Gypsum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mohawkite and Gypsum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mohawkite is 2.20-2.40 whereas that of Gypsum is 2.20-2.40.

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