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Mohawkite and Lawsonite Physical Properties


Lawsonite and Mohawkite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.09  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
8  

Chemical Composition
Cu3As  
CaAl2Si2O7(OH)2.H2O  

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Mohawkite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mohawkite and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite chemical formula.

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Mohawkite and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mohawkite and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mohawkite and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mohawkite is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.

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