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Mottramite
Mottramite

Vesuvianite Idocrase
Vesuvianite Idocrase



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Mottramite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Soluble
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.93.25-3.50
1 7.18
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Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

None observed
Distinct

Mohs Hardness

3-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

PbCu(VO4)(OH)
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Mottramite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite and Vesuvianite Idocrase 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 Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Mottramite- PbCu(VO4)(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Vesuvianite Idocrase- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Mottramite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mottramite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mottramite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mottramite is 3.25-3.50 whereas that of Vesuvianite Idocrase is 3.25-3.50.