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Mottramite
Mottramite

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Mottramite and Actinolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Soluble
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.93.00
1 7.18
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Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery

Cleavage

None observed
perfect along {110}.

Mohs Hardness

35-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Mottramite and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite and Actinolite 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 Mottramite and Actinolite chemical formula.

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

Mottramite and Actinolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mottramite and Actinolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mottramite and Actinolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mottramite is 3.00 whereas that of Actinolite is 3.00.