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Mottramite and Dioptase Physical Properties


Dioptase and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.9  
3.25-3.35  

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
None observed  
Perfect in three directions  

Mohs Hardness
3  
5  

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

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Mottramite and Dioptase Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite and Dioptase 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 Dioptase chemical formula.

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Mottramite and Dioptase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mottramite and Dioptase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mottramite and Dioptase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mottramite is 3.25-3.35 whereas that of Dioptase is 3.25-3.35.

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