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Mohawkite and Sellaite Physical Properties


Sellaite and Mohawkite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.14-3.16  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {010} and {110}  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Cu3As  
MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Mohawkite and Sellaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mohawkite and Sellaite 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 Sellaite chemical formula.

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Mohawkite and Sellaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mohawkite and Sellaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mohawkite and Sellaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mohawkite is 3.14-3.16 whereas that of Sellaite is 3.14-3.16.

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