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Caledonite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Mottramite and Caledonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.6-5.76  
5.9  

Fracture
Uneven  
Sub-Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[001] perfect; [100] distinct  
None observed  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
3  

Chemical Composition
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  

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Caledonite and Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Caledonite 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 Caledonite and Mottramite chemical formula.

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Caledonite and Mottramite Specific Gravity

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

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