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Mottramite and Apophyllite Physical Properties


Apophyllite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.9  
2.30-2.50  

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None observed  
Perfect on (001)  

Mohs Hardness
3  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Mottramite and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite and Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite chemical formula.

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Mottramite and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mottramite and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mottramite and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mottramite is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.

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