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Boleite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Mottramite and Boleite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.05  
5.9  

Fracture
Uneven  
Sub-Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[001] perfect  
None observed  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
3  

Chemical Composition
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  

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Boleite and Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boleite 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 Boleite and Mottramite chemical formula.

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Boleite and Mottramite Specific Gravity

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

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