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Mottramite and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Xonotlite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.9  
2.71-2.72  

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal  
Fibrous  

Cleavage
None observed  
{???} Good  

Mohs Hardness
3  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Mottramite and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite and Xonotlite 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 Xonotlite chemical formula.

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Mottramite and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mottramite and Xonotlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mottramite and Xonotlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mottramite is 2.71-2.72 whereas that of Xonotlite is 2.71-2.72.

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