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Mottramite and Herderite Physical Properties


Herderite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.9  
2.90-3.02  

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None observed  
Indistinct on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
3  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Mottramite and Herderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite and Herderite 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 Herderite chemical formula.

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Mottramite and Herderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mottramite and Herderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mottramite and Herderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mottramite is 2.90-3.02 whereas that of Herderite is 2.90-3.02.

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