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Mohawkite

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Mohawkite and Hexagonite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

-99992.98-3.03
1 7.18
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Fracture

-
Uneven

Cleavage

None
[110] perfect; [010] distinct

Mohs Hardness

3-3.55-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Cu3As
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Mohawkite and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mohawkite and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Mohawkite- Cu3As
  • Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Mohawkite and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mohawkite and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mohawkite and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mohawkite is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.