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Mottramite
Mottramite

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Mottramite and Hexagonite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Soluble
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.92.98-3.03
1 7.18
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Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

None observed
[110] perfect; [010] distinct

Mohs Hardness

35-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

PbCu(VO4)(OH)
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Mottramite and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Mottramite- PbCu(VO4)(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Mottramite and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mottramite and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mottramite and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mottramite is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.