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Hambergite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Mottramite and Hambergite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.33-2.37  
5.9  

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Sub-Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}  
None observed  

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
3  

Chemical Composition
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  

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Hambergite and Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hambergite 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 Hambergite and Mottramite chemical formula.

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Hambergite and Mottramite Specific Gravity

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

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