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Mottramite and Sugilite Physical Properties


Sugilite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.9  
2.69-2.79  

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None observed  
Poor on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
3  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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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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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.

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