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Mottramite and Violane Physical Properties


Violane and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.9  
3.22-3.40  

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None observed  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
3  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Mottramite and Violane Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite and Violane 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 Violane chemical formula.

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Mottramite and Violane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mottramite and Violane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mottramite and Violane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mottramite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Violane is 3.22-3.40.

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