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Mottramite
Mottramite

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Mottramite and Fire Agate Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

Soluble
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.92.60-2.64
1 7.18
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Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal

Cleavage

None observed
Absent

Mohs Hardness

36.5-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

PbCu(VO4)(OH)
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Mottramite and Fire Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite and Fire Agate 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 Fire Agate chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Mottramite- PbCu(VO4)(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Fire Agate- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Mottramite and Fire Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mottramite and Fire Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mottramite and Fire Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mottramite is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Fire Agate is 2.60-2.64.