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Mohawkite and Papagoite Physical Properties


Papagoite and Mohawkite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.25  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
None  
Imperfect in one direction  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Cu3As  
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Mohawkite and Papagoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mohawkite and Papagoite 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 Papagoite chemical formula.

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Mohawkite and Papagoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mohawkite and Papagoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mohawkite and Papagoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mohawkite is 3.25 whereas that of Papagoite is 3.25.

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