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Gahnite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Mottramite and Gahnite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.00-4.62  
5.9  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Sub-Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indistinct parting on [111]  
None observed  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
3  

Chemical Composition
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  

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Gahnite and Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnite 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 Gahnite and Mottramite chemical formula.

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Gahnite and Mottramite Specific Gravity

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

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