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Mottramite and Bowenite Physical Properties


Bowenite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.9  
2.58-2.80  

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal  
Uneven, Irregular  

Cleavage
None observed  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
3  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Mottramite and Bowenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite and Bowenite 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 Bowenite chemical formula.

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Mottramite and Bowenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mottramite and Bowenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mottramite and Bowenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mottramite is 2.58-2.80 whereas that of Bowenite is 2.58-2.80.

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