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Mottramite and Riebeckite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.9
3.28-3.44
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None observed
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3
5.0-6.0
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Not Available

Mottramite and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.

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Mottramite and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mottramite and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mottramite and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mottramite is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.