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Mottramite and Tavorite Physical Properties


Tavorite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.9  
3.32  

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None observed  
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
3  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Mottramite and Tavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite and Tavorite 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 Tavorite chemical formula.

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Mottramite and Tavorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mottramite and Tavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mottramite and Tavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mottramite is 3.32 whereas that of Tavorite is 3.32.

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