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Mottramite
Mottramite

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Mottramite and Baryte Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Soluble
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.94.3-5
1 7.18
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Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal
Irregular/uneven

Cleavage

None observed
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

Mohs Hardness

33-3.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

PbCu(VO4)(OH)
BaSO4

Mottramite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite and Baryte 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 Baryte chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Mottramite- PbCu(VO4)(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Baryte- BaSO4

Mottramite and Baryte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mottramite and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mottramite and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mottramite is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.