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Mottramite
Mottramite

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Mottramite and Hambergite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Soluble
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.92.33-2.37
1 7.18
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Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal
ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

None observed
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}

Mohs Hardness

37.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

PbCu(VO4)(OH)
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Mottramite and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite and Hambergite 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 Hambergite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Mottramite- PbCu(VO4)(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Mottramite and Hambergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mottramite and Hambergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mottramite and Hambergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mottramite is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Hambergite is 2.33-2.37.