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Mohawkite and Jadeite Physical Properties


Jadeite and Mohawkite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.28-3.38  

Fracture
-  
Splintery, Fibrous  

Cleavage
None  
Good on [110]  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Cu3As  
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Mohawkite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mohawkite and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.

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Mohawkite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mohawkite and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mohawkite and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mohawkite is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.

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