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Bowenite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Mottramite and Bowenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.80  
5.9  

Fracture
Uneven, Irregular  
Sub-Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
None observed  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
3  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  

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Bowenite and Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bowenite 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 Bowenite and Mottramite chemical formula.

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Bowenite and Mottramite Specific Gravity

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

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