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Liddicoatite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Mottramite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.02  
5.9  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Sub-Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{0001} Poor  
None observed  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
3  

Chemical Composition
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  

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Liddicoatite and Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Liddicoatite 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 Liddicoatite and Mottramite chemical formula.

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Liddicoatite and Mottramite Specific Gravity

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

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