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Mohawkite and Microlite Physical Properties


Microlite and Mohawkite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
5.5  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Cu3As  
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Mohawkite and Microlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mohawkite and Microlite 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 Microlite chemical formula.

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Mohawkite and Microlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mohawkite and Microlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mohawkite and Microlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mohawkite is 5.5 whereas that of Microlite is 5.5.

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