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Mottramite and Aragonite Physical Properties


Aragonite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
Dilute acid  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.9  
2.93-2.96  

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None observed  
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}  

Mohs Hardness
3  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Mottramite and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite and Aragonite 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 Aragonite chemical formula.

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Mottramite and Aragonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mottramite and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mottramite and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mottramite is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.

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