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Mottramite and Pietersite Physical Properties


Pietersite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.9   
Not Available   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   
Not Available   

Cleavage
None observed   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3   
5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Mottramite and Pietersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite and Pietersite 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 Pietersite chemical formula.

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Mottramite and Pietersite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mottramite and Pietersite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mottramite and Pietersite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mottramite is Not Available whereas that of Pietersite is Not Available.

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