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Mottramite and Andalusite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.93.05-3.21
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None observed
Good on {110}, poor on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
37.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Mottramite and Andalusite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite and Andalusite 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 Andalusite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Andalusite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Mottramite and Andalusite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mottramite and Andalusite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mottramite and Andalusite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mottramite is 3.05-3.21 whereas that of Andalusite is 3.05-3.21.