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Omphacite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Mottramite and Omphacite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.16-3.43  
5.9  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Sub-Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{110} Good, {110} Good  
None observed  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
3  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  

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Omphacite and Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Omphacite and Mottramite 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 Omphacite and Mottramite chemical formula.

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Omphacite and Mottramite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Omphacite and Mottramite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Omphacite and Mottramite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Omphacite is 5.9 whereas that of Mottramite is 5.9.

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