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Hexagonite
Hexagonite

Mottramite
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Hexagonite and Mottramite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.98-3.035.9
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Sub-Conchoidal

Cleavage

[110] perfect; [010] distinct
None observed

Mohs Hardness

5-63
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
PbCu(VO4)(OH)

Hexagonite and Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite and Mottramite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Mottramite- PbCu(VO4)(OH)

Hexagonite and Mottramite Specific Gravity

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