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Mohawkite and Hematite Physical Properties


Hematite and Mohawkite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
5.00-5.30  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
6  

Chemical Composition
Cu3As  
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Mohawkite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mohawkite and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

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Mohawkite and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mohawkite and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mohawkite and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mohawkite is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.

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