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Mottramite
Mottramite

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Mottramite and Chromite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Soluble
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.94.5-4.8
1 7.18
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Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

None observed
None, parting may develop along {111}

Mohs Hardness

35.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

PbCu(VO4)(OH)
Fe++Cr2O4

Mottramite and Chromite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite and Chromite 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 Chromite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Mottramite- PbCu(VO4)(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4

Mottramite and Chromite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mottramite and Chromite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mottramite and Chromite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mottramite is 4.5-4.8 whereas that of Chromite is 4.5-4.8.