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Mohawkite and Sillimanite Physical Properties


Sillimanite and Mohawkite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Tough  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.20-3.26  

Fracture
-  
Splintery  

Cleavage
None  
{010} perfect  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
6-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Cu3As  
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Mohawkite and Sillimanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mohawkite and Sillimanite 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 Sillimanite chemical formula.

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Mohawkite and Sillimanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mohawkite and Sillimanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mohawkite and Sillimanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mohawkite is 3.20-3.26 whereas that of Sillimanite is 3.20-3.26.

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