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Mottramite and Calcite Physical Properties


Calcite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.9  
2.67-2.73  

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None observed  
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55  

Mohs Hardness
3  
3  

Chemical Composition
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Mottramite and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite and Calcite 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 Calcite chemical formula.

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Mottramite and Calcite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mottramite and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mottramite and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mottramite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.

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