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Mottramite
Mottramite

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Mottramite and Andesine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.92.65-2.69
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
None observed
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
36-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Mottramite and Andesine Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite and Andesine 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 Andesine chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Mottramite and Andesine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mottramite and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mottramite and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mottramite is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.