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Mottramite and Cuprite Physical Properties


Cuprite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.9  
5.85-6.15  

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None observed  
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons  

Mohs Hardness
3  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Mottramite and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite and Cuprite 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 Cuprite chemical formula.

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Mottramite and Cuprite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mottramite and Cuprite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mottramite and Cuprite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mottramite is 5.85-6.15 whereas that of Cuprite is 5.85-6.15.

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