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Mottramite
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Mottramite and Magnetite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Soluble
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.95.2
1 7.18
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Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

None observed
None

Mohs Hardness

35.5-6.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

PbCu(VO4)(OH)
Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Mottramite and Magnetite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite and Magnetite 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 Magnetite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Mottramite- PbCu(VO4)(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Magnetite- Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Mottramite and Magnetite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mottramite and Magnetite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mottramite and Magnetite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mottramite is 5.2 whereas that of Magnetite is 5.2.