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Mottramite
Mottramite

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Mottramite and Rock Crystal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.92.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None observed
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
37
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Mottramite and Rock Crystal Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite and Rock Crystal 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 Rock Crystal chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Rock Crystal- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Mottramite and Rock Crystal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mottramite and Rock Crystal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mottramite and Rock Crystal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mottramite is 2.65 whereas that of Rock Crystal is 2.65.