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Mottramite and Willemite Physical Properties


Willemite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.9  
3.89-4.18  

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
None observed  
{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect  

Mohs Hardness
3  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  
Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Mottramite and Willemite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite and Willemite 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 Willemite chemical formula.

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Mottramite and Willemite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mottramite and Willemite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mottramite and Willemite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mottramite is 3.89-4.18 whereas that of Willemite is 3.89-4.18.

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