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Mottramite
Mottramite

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Mottramite and Vanadinite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Soluble
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.96.8-7.1
1 7.18
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Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

None observed
None

Mohs Hardness

33-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

PbCu(VO4)(OH)
C20H36

Mottramite and Vanadinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite and Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Mottramite- PbCu(VO4)(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36

Mottramite and Vanadinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mottramite and Vanadinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mottramite and Vanadinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mottramite is 6.8-7.1 whereas that of Vanadinite is 6.8-7.1.