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Erythrite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Mottramite and Erythrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.06  
5.9  

Fracture
Sectile  
Sub-Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.  
None observed  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
3  

Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  

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Erythrite and Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite 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 Erythrite and Mottramite chemical formula.

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Erythrite and Mottramite Specific Gravity

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

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