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Mottramite and Sanidine Physical Properties


Sanidine and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.9  
2.54-2.61  

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None observed  
{001} Perfect, {010} Good  

Mohs Hardness
3  
6  

Chemical Composition
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Mottramite and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite and Sanidine 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 Sanidine chemical formula.

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Mottramite and Sanidine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mottramite and Sanidine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mottramite and Sanidine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mottramite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Sanidine is 2.54-2.61.

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