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Mohawkite and Wavellite Physical Properties


Wavellite and Mohawkite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.36  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous  

Cleavage
None  
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Cu3As  
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Mohawkite and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mohawkite and Wavellite 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 Wavellite chemical formula.

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Mohawkite and Wavellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mohawkite and Wavellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mohawkite and Wavellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mohawkite is 2.36 whereas that of Wavellite is 2.36.

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