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Mottramite and Uvite Physical Properties


Uvite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.9  
2.97-3.14  

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None observed  
{1011} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
3  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Mottramite and Uvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite and Uvite 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 Uvite chemical formula.

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Mottramite and Uvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mottramite and Uvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mottramite and Uvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mottramite is 2.97-3.14 whereas that of Uvite is 2.97-3.14.

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