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Mohawkite and Kyanite Physical Properties


Kyanite and Mohawkite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.53-3.65  

Fracture
-  
Splintery  

Cleavage
None  
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
4-7  

Chemical Composition
Cu3As  
Al2SiO5  

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Mohawkite and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mohawkite and Kyanite 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 Kyanite chemical formula.

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Mohawkite and Kyanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mohawkite and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mohawkite and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mohawkite is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.

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