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Mottramite and Biotite Physical Properties


Biotite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.9  
2.7-3.3  

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal  
Uneven, Even  

Cleavage
None observed  
Perfect on the {001}  

Mohs Hardness
3  
2.5-3.0  

Chemical Composition
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  

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Mottramite and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite and Biotite 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 Biotite chemical formula.

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Mottramite and Biotite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mottramite and Biotite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mottramite and Biotite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mottramite is 2.7-3.3 whereas that of Biotite is 2.7-3.3.

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