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Mohawkite and Piemontite Physical Properties


Piemontite and Mohawkite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
-9999  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Splintery  

Cleavage
None  
[001] good, [100] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Cu3As  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)  

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Mohawkite and Piemontite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mohawkite and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.

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Mohawkite and Piemontite Specific Gravity

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

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