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Mottramite and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Cassiterite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.9  
6.86-7.03  

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  

Cleavage
None observed  
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}  

Mohs Hardness
3  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Mottramite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite and Cassiterite 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 Cassiterite chemical formula.

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Mottramite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mottramite and Cassiterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mottramite and Cassiterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mottramite is 6.86-7.03 whereas that of Cassiterite is 6.86-7.03.

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