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Austinite
Austinite

Mottramite
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Austinite and Mottramite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

4.125.9
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Sub-Conchoidal

Cleavage

Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
None observed

Mohs Hardness

4-4.53
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
PbCu(VO4)(OH)

Austinite and Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Mottramite 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 Austinite and Mottramite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Mottramite- PbCu(VO4)(OH)

Austinite and Mottramite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Mottramite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Mottramite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 5.9 whereas that of Mottramite is 5.9.