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Mohawkite and Iolite Physical Properties


Iolite and Mohawkite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.6-2.7  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
None  
3,1  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Cu3As  
Mg2Al4Si5O18  

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Mohawkite and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mohawkite and Iolite 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 Iolite chemical formula.

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Mohawkite and Iolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mohawkite and Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mohawkite and Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mohawkite is 2.6-2.7 whereas that of Iolite is 2.6-2.7.

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