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Mottramite
Mottramite

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Mottramite and Enstatite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Soluble
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.93.20-3.25
1 7.18
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Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

None observed
Good/distinct on [210]

Mohs Hardness

35.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

PbCu(VO4)(OH)
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Mottramite and Enstatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite and Enstatite 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 Enstatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Mottramite- PbCu(VO4)(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Mottramite and Enstatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mottramite and Enstatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mottramite and Enstatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mottramite is 3.20-3.25 whereas that of Enstatite is 3.20-3.25.