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Mohawkite and Hexagonite Physical Properties


Hexagonite and Mohawkite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.98-3.03  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
[110] perfect; [010] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
5-6  

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

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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.

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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.

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