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Mottramite
Mottramite

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Mottramite and Hanksite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Soluble
Readily soluble in water

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.92.562
1 7.18
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Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

None observed
Good on {0001}

Mohs Hardness

33-3.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

PbCu(VO4)(OH)
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Mottramite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite and Hanksite 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 Hanksite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Mottramite- PbCu(VO4)(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Mottramite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mottramite and Hanksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mottramite and Hanksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mottramite is 2.562 whereas that of Hanksite is 2.562.