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Mottramite
Mottramite

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Mottramite and Polyhalite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Soluble
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.92.78
1 7.18
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Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

None observed
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}

Mohs Hardness

33.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

PbCu(VO4)(OH)
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O

Mottramite and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite and Polyhalite 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 Polyhalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Mottramite- PbCu(VO4)(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Polyhalite- K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O

Mottramite and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mottramite and Polyhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mottramite and Polyhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mottramite is 2.78 whereas that of Polyhalite is 2.78.