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Mottramite and Triplite Physical Properties


Triplite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.9  
3.85-3.94  

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
None observed  
{010} Good, {100} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
3  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Mottramite and Triplite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite and Triplite 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 Triplite chemical formula.

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Mottramite and Triplite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mottramite and Triplite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mottramite and Triplite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mottramite is 3.85-3.94 whereas that of Triplite is 3.85-3.94.

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