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Mottramite
Mottramite

Erythrite
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Mottramite and Erythrite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Sectile

Solubility

Soluble
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.93.06
1 7.18
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Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal
Sectile

Cleavage

None observed
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.

Mohs Hardness

3-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

PbCu(VO4)(OH)
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Mottramite and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Mottramite- PbCu(VO4)(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Mottramite and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mottramite and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mottramite and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mottramite is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.