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Mottramite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Hanksite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
Readily soluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.9  
2.562  

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None observed  
Good on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
3  
3-3.5  

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

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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.

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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.

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