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Mottramite and Poudretteite Physical Properties


Poudretteite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.9  
2.51-2.53  

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Splintery  

Cleavage
None observed  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3  
5  

Chemical Composition
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Mottramite and Poudretteite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite and Poudretteite 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 Poudretteite chemical formula.

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Mottramite and Poudretteite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mottramite and Poudretteite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mottramite and Poudretteite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mottramite is 2.51-2.53 whereas that of Poudretteite is 2.51-2.53.

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