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Mohawkite and Neptunite Physical Properties


Neptunite and Mohawkite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.19-3.23  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
{110} good  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
Cu3As  
KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Mohawkite and Neptunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mohawkite and Neptunite 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 Neptunite chemical formula.

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Mohawkite and Neptunite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mohawkite and Neptunite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mohawkite and Neptunite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mohawkite is 3.19-3.23 whereas that of Neptunite is 3.19-3.23.

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