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Mohawkite and Rosasite Physical Properties


Rosasite and Mohawkite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Effervesces in cold  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
4-4.2  

Fracture
-  
Splintery  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {100} and {010}  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
4  

Chemical Composition
Cu3As  
CuZn(CO3)(OH)2  

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Mohawkite and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mohawkite and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

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Mohawkite and Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mohawkite and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mohawkite and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mohawkite is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.

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