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Mottramite
Mottramite

Pyromorphite
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Mottramite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Soluble
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.96.5-7.1
1 7.18
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Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

None observed
Imperfect- [10 1 1]

Mohs Hardness

33.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

PbCu(VO4)(OH)
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Mottramite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite and Pyromorphite 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 Pyromorphite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Mottramite- PbCu(VO4)(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Mottramite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mottramite and Pyromorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mottramite and Pyromorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mottramite is 6.5-7.1 whereas that of Pyromorphite is 6.5-7.1.