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Fuchsite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Mottramite and Fuchsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.77-2.88  
5.9  

Fracture
Uneven  
Sub-Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect basal  
None observed  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
3  

Chemical Composition
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  

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Fuchsite and Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite and Mottramite chemical formula.

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Fuchsite and Mottramite Specific Gravity

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

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