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Mottramite
Mottramite

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Vesuvianite



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Mottramite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Soluble
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.93.32-3.43
1 7.18
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Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

None observed
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}

Mohs Hardness

36-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

PbCu(VO4)(OH)
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4

Mottramite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite and Vesuvianite 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 chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Mottramite- PbCu(VO4)(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Vesuvianite- Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4

Mottramite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mottramite and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mottramite and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mottramite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.