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Mottramite and Phenakite Physical Properties


Phenakite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.9  
2.90-2.98  

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
None observed  
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
3  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  
Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Mottramite and Phenakite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite and Phenakite 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 Phenakite chemical formula.

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Mottramite and Phenakite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mottramite and Phenakite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mottramite and Phenakite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mottramite is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Phenakite is 2.90-2.98.

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