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Mottramite and Selenite Physical Properties


Selenite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.9  
-9999  

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None observed  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
3  
2  

Chemical Composition
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  
CaSO4·2H2O  

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Mottramite and Selenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite and Selenite 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 Selenite chemical formula.

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Mottramite and Selenite Specific Gravity

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

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