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Mohawkite and Rock Crystal Physical Properties


Rock Crystal and Mohawkite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.65  

Fracture
-  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
7  

Chemical Composition
Cu3As  
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  

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Mohawkite and Rock Crystal Chemical Formula

While comparing Mohawkite and Rock Crystal 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 Rock Crystal chemical formula.

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Mohawkite and Rock Crystal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mohawkite and Rock Crystal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mohawkite and Rock Crystal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mohawkite is 2.65 whereas that of Rock Crystal is 2.65.

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