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Mohawkite and Verdelite Physical Properties


Verdelite and Mohawkite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.90-3.40  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Cu3As  
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.  

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Mohawkite and Verdelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mohawkite and Verdelite 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 Verdelite chemical formula.

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Mohawkite and Verdelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mohawkite and Verdelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mohawkite and Verdelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mohawkite is 2.90-3.40 whereas that of Verdelite is 2.90-3.40.

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