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Mottramite and Bustamite Physical Properties


Bustamite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
Partly soluble in HCl.  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.9  
3.32-3.43  

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None observed  
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor  

Mohs Hardness
3  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Mottramite and Bustamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite and Bustamite 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 Bustamite chemical formula.

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Mottramite and Bustamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mottramite and Bustamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mottramite and Bustamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mottramite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Bustamite is 3.32-3.43.

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