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Mottramite
Mottramite

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Mottramite and Marialite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Soluble
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.92.50
1 7.18
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Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

None observed
Distinct on {100} and {110}

Mohs Hardness

35.5-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

PbCu(VO4)(OH)
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Mottramite and Marialite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite and Marialite 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 Marialite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Mottramite- PbCu(VO4)(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Mottramite and Marialite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mottramite and Marialite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mottramite and Marialite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mottramite is 2.50 whereas that of Marialite is 2.50.