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| Mohawkite
is named after the original locality at the Mohawk Mine, Mohawk, Keweenaw County, Michigan, USA.
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date unknown;
IMA
status:
Not Valid |
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Chemistry
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Chemical
Formula: |
A
mixture of Algodonite, Domeykite, arsenic-rich Copper.
May also contain Silver, Cobalt, Nickel or Iron.
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Optical
Properties
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Color: |
Pale
brassy yellow to silvery-gold
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Transparency: |
Opaque
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Luster: |
Metallic
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Occurances
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Geological
Setting: |
Uncommon in hydrothermal deposits, intimately associated with other copper arsenides.
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Common
Associations: |
Algodonite,
Domeykite, Copper, Silver |
Common
Impurities: |
Ag,
Sb, S |
Type
Locality: |
Mohawk Mine, Mohawk, Keweenaw County, Michigan, USA
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Year
Discovered: |
Unknown
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Mohawkite
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Mindat.org
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Mohawkite
is a rare mixture of several minerals including Algodonite, Domeykite,
arsenic-rich Copper and may also contain other minerals
such as silver, cobalt, nickel or iron. It
is named after the originally reported and only locality at the
Mohawk Mine, Mohawk, Keweenaw County, Michigan, USA.
Mohawkite is not considered a valid mineral species
but a mixture, or alloy-like coumpound. Mohawkite is often associated with Quartz and
can be made into cabochons. The contrast of white Quartz against the dark,
metallic Mohawkite is very attractive.
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Mohawkite
gems for sale:
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Gem:
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Mohawkite |
Stock
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MOH-001 |
Weight:
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63.1875
ct |
Size: |
36.85
x 19.36 x 5.30 mm |
Shape: |
Oval
cabochon |
Color: |
Brassy
yellow, White |
Clarity: |
Opaque |
Origin: |
Mohawk
Mine, Keweenaw, Michigan,
USA |
Treatment: |
None
(natural) |
Price: |
$120.00
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Pictures
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sale. Gem images are magnified to
show detail. |
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A
very large, nice example of this attractive
material.
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