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Mottramite and Cryolite Physical Properties


Cryolite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.9  
2.97  

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None observed  
None observed  

Mohs Hardness
3  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Mottramite and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite and Cryolite 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 Cryolite chemical formula.

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Mottramite and Cryolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mottramite and Cryolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mottramite and Cryolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mottramite is 2.97 whereas that of Cryolite is 2.97.

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