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Mottramite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Sunstone and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.9  
2.62-2.65  

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None observed  
001  

Mohs Hardness
3  
6  

Chemical Composition
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8  

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Mottramite and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.

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Mottramite and Sunstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mottramite and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mottramite and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mottramite is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.

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