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Mottramite
Mottramite

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Mottramite and Cerussite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

Soluble
insoluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.96.46-6.57
1 7.18
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Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal

Cleavage

None observed
Good [110] and [021]

Mohs Hardness

33-3.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

PbCu(VO4)(OH)
PbCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Mottramite and Cerussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite and Cerussite 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 Cerussite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Mottramite- PbCu(VO4)(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Cerussite- PbCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Mottramite and Cerussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mottramite and Cerussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mottramite and Cerussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mottramite is 6.46-6.57 whereas that of Cerussite is 6.46-6.57.