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Mottramite and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Vanadinite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.9  
6.8-7.1  

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None observed  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  
C20H36  

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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.

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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.

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