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Mottramite and Andalusite Physical Properties


Andalusite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.9   
3.05-3.21   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
None observed   
Good on {110}, poor on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
3   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   

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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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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.

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