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Mohawkite and Willemite Physical Properties


Willemite and Mohawkite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.89-4.18  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
Cu3As  
Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Mohawkite and Willemite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mohawkite and Willemite 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 Willemite chemical formula.

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Mohawkite and Willemite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mohawkite and Willemite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mohawkite and Willemite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mohawkite is 3.89-4.18 whereas that of Willemite is 3.89-4.18.

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