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Mottramite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.9  
1.993  

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None observed  
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  

Mohs Hardness
3  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  
KCl  

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Mottramite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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Mottramite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mottramite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mottramite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mottramite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.

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