Home
Gemstones


Mohawkite and Legrandite Physical Properties


Legrandite and Mohawkite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.98-4.04  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Imperfect, poor one {100}  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
Cu3As  
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Mohawkite and Legrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mohawkite and Legrandite 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 Legrandite chemical formula.

Compare Yellow Gemstones

Mohawkite and Legrandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mohawkite and Legrandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mohawkite and Legrandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mohawkite is 3.98-4.04 whereas that of Legrandite is 3.98-4.04.

Yellow Gemstones

Yellow Gemstones


Compare Yellow Gemstones