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Mohawkite and Riebeckite Physical Properties


Riebeckite and Mohawkite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.28-3.44  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Splintery  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
5.0-6.0  

Chemical Composition
Cu3As  
Na2Fe2+3Fe3+2Si8O22(OH)2  

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Mohawkite and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mohawkite and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.

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Mohawkite and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mohawkite and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mohawkite and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mohawkite is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.

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