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Mottramite
Mottramite

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Mottramite and Bornite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Soluble
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.95.06-5.08
1 7.18
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Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal

Cleavage

None observed
Poor on [111].

Mohs Hardness

33-3.25
2 10
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Chemical Composition

PbCu(VO4)(OH)
Cu5FeS4

Mottramite and Bornite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite and Bornite 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 Bornite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Mottramite- PbCu(VO4)(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4

Mottramite and Bornite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mottramite and Bornite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mottramite and Bornite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mottramite is 5.06-5.08 whereas that of Bornite is 5.06-5.08.