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Charlesite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Mottramite and Charlesite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.79  
5.9  

Fracture
Irregular/uneven  
Sub-Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {10bar10}  
None observed  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
3  

Chemical Composition
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)  
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  

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Charlesite and Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charlesite 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 Charlesite and Mottramite chemical formula.

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Charlesite and Mottramite Specific Gravity

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

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