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Mottramite and Garnet Physical Properties


Garnet and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.9  
3.55-4.33  

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
None observed  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
3  
6.5-7.5  

Chemical Composition
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.  

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Mottramite and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite and Garnet 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 Garnet chemical formula.

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Mottramite and Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mottramite and Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mottramite and Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mottramite is 3.55-4.33 whereas that of Garnet is 3.55-4.33.

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