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Mohawkite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Mohawkite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.30-2.90  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Good to perfect_usually N/A  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
Cu3As  
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O  

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Mohawkite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Mohawkite and Turquoise 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 Turquoise chemical formula.

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Mohawkite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mohawkite and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mohawkite and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mohawkite is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.

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