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Mottramite
Mottramite

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Mottramite and Albite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Soluble
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.92.60-2.65
1 7.18
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Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

None observed
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}

Mohs Hardness

36-6.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

PbCu(VO4)(OH)
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Mottramite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite and Albite 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 Albite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Mottramite- PbCu(VO4)(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Mottramite and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mottramite and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mottramite and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mottramite is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.