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Mottramite
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Mottramite and Hematite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.95.00-5.30
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None observed
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
36
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Mottramite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Mottramite and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mottramite and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mottramite and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mottramite is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.