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Mottramite and Austinite Physical Properties


Austinite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.9  
4.12  

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None observed  
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  

Mohs Hardness
3  
4-4.5  

Chemical Composition
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  

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Mottramite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite and Austinite 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 Austinite chemical formula.

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Mottramite and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mottramite and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mottramite and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mottramite is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.

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