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Mottramite
Mottramite

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Mottramite and Hiddenite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Soluble
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.93.15-3.21
1 7.18
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Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal
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Cleavage

None observed
1,2 prismatic

Mohs Hardness

36-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

PbCu(VO4)(OH)
LiAlSi2O6

Mottramite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Mottramite- PbCu(VO4)(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6

Mottramite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mottramite and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mottramite and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mottramite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.