Kutnohorite and Mottramite Physical Properties

Kutnohorite

Mottramite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.125.9

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {10 1 1}

None observed

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-43

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Kutnohorite and Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kutnohorite 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 Kutnohorite and Mottramite chemical formula.

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Kutnohorite and Mottramite Specific Gravity

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