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Montebrasite and Mohawkite Physical Properties


Mohawkite and Montebrasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.98-3.10  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {110} Good, {011} Distinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
Cu3As  

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Montebrasite and Mohawkite Chemical Formula

While comparing Montebrasite and Mohawkite 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 Montebrasite and Mohawkite chemical formula.

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Montebrasite and Mohawkite Specific Gravity

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

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