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Mottramite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties


Chrysoberyl and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.9  
3.69-3.81  

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
None observed  
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
3  
8.5  

Chemical Composition
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  
BeAl 2 O 4  

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Mottramite and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

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Mottramite and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mottramite and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mottramite and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mottramite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.

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