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Mohawkite and Williamsite Physical Properties


Williamsite and Mohawkite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.51-2.63  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
4  

Chemical Composition
Cu3As  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Mohawkite and Williamsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mohawkite and Williamsite 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 Williamsite chemical formula.

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Mohawkite and Williamsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mohawkite and Williamsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mohawkite and Williamsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mohawkite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Williamsite is 2.51-2.63.

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