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Mohawkite and Opal Physical Properties


Opal and Mohawkite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
BrittleWalter Schumann  

Solubility
-  
hot salt water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
1.98-2.25  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Cu3As  
SiO2 · nH2O  

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Mohawkite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Mohawkite and Opal 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 Opal chemical formula.

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Mohawkite and Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mohawkite and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mohawkite and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mohawkite is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.

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