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Mottramite and Augelite Physical Properties


Augelite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.9  
2.70-2.75  

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None observed  
From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.  

Mohs Hardness
3  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  
Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Mottramite and Augelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite and Augelite 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 Augelite chemical formula.

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Mottramite and Augelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mottramite and Augelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mottramite and Augelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mottramite is 2.70-2.75 whereas that of Augelite is 2.70-2.75.

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