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Mottramite and Emerald Physical Properties


Emerald and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
Hard  

Specific Gravity
5.9  
2.67-2.78  

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
None observed  
Imperfect on the [0001]  

Mohs Hardness
3  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  
Be3Al2SiO6  

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Mottramite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

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Mottramite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mottramite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mottramite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mottramite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.

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