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Mohawkite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Mohawkite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
1.993  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
Cu3As  
KCl  

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Mohawkite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mohawkite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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Mohawkite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mohawkite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mohawkite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mohawkite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.

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