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Mohawkite
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Mohawkite and Microcline Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available2.55-2.63
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, Gems
1.6 Cleavage
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{001} Perfect, {010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.56-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Mohawkite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Mohawkite and Microcline 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 Microcline chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Mohawkite and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mohawkite and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mohawkite and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mohawkite is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.