Mohawkite and Povondraite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.26
  
Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Cleavage
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None
  
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
  
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Chemical Composition
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NaFe3+3Fe3+6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(O,OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  
Mohawkite and Povondraite Chemical Formula
While comparing Mohawkite and Povondraite 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 Povondraite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Povondraite- NaFe3+3Fe3+6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(O,OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Mohawkite and Povondraite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mohawkite and Povondraite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mohawkite and Povondraite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mohawkite is 3.26 whereas that of Povondraite is 3.26.