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Mottramite and Foitite Physical Properties


Foitite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.9  
3.17  

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None observed  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3  
7  

Chemical Composition
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  
Na x[Fe2+2(Al,Fe3+ )]Al 6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Mottramite and Foitite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite and Foitite 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 Foitite chemical formula.

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Mottramite and Foitite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mottramite and Foitite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mottramite and Foitite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mottramite is 3.17 whereas that of Foitite is 3.17.

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