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Mohawkite and Spodumene Physical Properties


Spodumene and Mohawkite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.15-3.21  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Subconchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Cu3As  
LiAlSi2O6  

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Mohawkite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Mohawkite and Spodumene 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 Spodumene chemical formula.

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Mohawkite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mohawkite and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mohawkite and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mohawkite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.

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