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Mottramite
Mottramite

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Mottramite and Barite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.94.48
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None observed
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
33-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
BaSO4

Mottramite and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite and Barite 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 Barite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

Mottramite and Barite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mottramite and Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mottramite and Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mottramite is 4.48 whereas that of Barite is 4.48.