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Mohawkite and Zincite Physical Properties


Zincite and Mohawkite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
5.50-5.90  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
4  

Chemical Composition
Cu3As  
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Mohawkite and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mohawkite and Zincite 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 Zincite chemical formula.

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Mohawkite and Zincite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mohawkite and Zincite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mohawkite and Zincite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mohawkite is 5.50-5.90 whereas that of Zincite is 5.50-5.90.

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