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Mohawkite and Phosgenite Physical Properties


Phosgenite and Mohawkite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
6.13  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
2-3  

Chemical Composition
Cu3As  
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Mohawkite and Phosgenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mohawkite and Phosgenite 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 Phosgenite chemical formula.

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Mohawkite and Phosgenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mohawkite and Phosgenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mohawkite and Phosgenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mohawkite is 6.13 whereas that of Phosgenite is 6.13.

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