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Mottramite and Colemanite Physical Properties


Colemanite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.9  
2.40-2.42  

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None observed  
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
3  
4.5  

Chemical Composition
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  
Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Mottramite and Colemanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite and Colemanite 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 Colemanite chemical formula.

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Mottramite and Colemanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mottramite and Colemanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mottramite and Colemanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mottramite is 2.40-2.42 whereas that of Colemanite is 2.40-2.42.

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