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Mottramite and Moonstone Physical Properties


Moonstone and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.9  
2.56-2.60  

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
None observed  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  

Mohs Hardness
3  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8  

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Mottramite and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite and Moonstone 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 Moonstone chemical formula.

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Mottramite and Moonstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mottramite and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mottramite and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mottramite is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.

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