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Mohawkite and Tremolite Physical Properties


Tremolite and Mohawkite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.95-3.07  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
Cu3As  
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Mohawkite and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mohawkite and Tremolite 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 Tremolite chemical formula.

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Mohawkite and Tremolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mohawkite and Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mohawkite and Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mohawkite is 2.95-3.07 whereas that of Tremolite is 2.95-3.07.

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