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Mottramite and Bytownite Physical Properties


Bytownite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.9  
2.72-2.75  

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None observed  
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]  

Mohs Hardness
3  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Mottramite and Bytownite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite and Bytownite 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 Bytownite chemical formula.

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Mottramite and Bytownite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mottramite and Bytownite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mottramite and Bytownite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mottramite is 2.72-2.75 whereas that of Bytownite is 2.72-2.75.

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