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Mottramite and Feldspar Physical Properties


Feldspar and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.9  
2.56-2.75  

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None observed  
two or three  

Mohs Hardness
3  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  
KAlSi3O8  

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Mottramite and Feldspar Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite and Feldspar 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 Feldspar chemical formula.

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Mottramite and Feldspar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mottramite and Feldspar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mottramite and Feldspar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mottramite is 2.56-2.75 whereas that of Feldspar is 2.56-2.75.

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