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Mottramite
Mottramite

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Mottramite and Goshenite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

Soluble
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.92.60-2.90
1 7.18
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Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

None observed
3,1 basal

Mohs Hardness

37.5-8
2 10
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Chemical Composition

PbCu(VO4)(OH)
Be3Al2SiO6

Mottramite and Goshenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite and Goshenite 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 Goshenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Mottramite- PbCu(VO4)(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be3Al2SiO6

Mottramite and Goshenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mottramite and Goshenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mottramite and Goshenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mottramite is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Goshenite is 2.60-2.90.