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Mottramite and Thulite 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
5.93.1
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None observed
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
36-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Mottramite and Thulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite and Thulite 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 Thulite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Mottramite and Thulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mottramite and Thulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mottramite and Thulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mottramite is 3.1 whereas that of Thulite is 3.1.