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Mottramite and Thulite Physical Properties


Thulite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.9   
3.1   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
None observed   
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
3   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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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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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.

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