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Mohawkite and Pezzottaite Physical Properties


Pezzottaite and Mohawkite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.90-3.14  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Imperfect; basal  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
Cu3As  
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Mohawkite and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mohawkite and Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite chemical formula.

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Mohawkite and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mohawkite and Pezzottaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mohawkite and Pezzottaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mohawkite is 2.90-3.14 whereas that of Pezzottaite is 2.90-3.14.

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