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Mottramite and Sugilite 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
5.92.69-2.79
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None observed
Poor on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
35.5-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Mottramite and Sugilite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite and Sugilite 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 Sugilite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Sugilite- KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Mottramite and Sugilite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mottramite and Sugilite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mottramite and Sugilite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mottramite is 2.69-2.79 whereas that of Sugilite is 2.69-2.79.