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Mottramite and Epidote Physical Properties


Epidote and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.9  
3.25-3.50  

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Fibrous  

Cleavage
None observed  
{001} perfect and {100} imperfect  

Mohs Hardness
3  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  
CaAl 2(Fe3+ ,Al)Si 3O 12(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Mottramite and Epidote Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite and Epidote 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 Epidote chemical formula.

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Mottramite and Epidote Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mottramite and Epidote Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mottramite and Epidote Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mottramite is 3.25-3.50 whereas that of Epidote is 3.25-3.50.

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