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Poudretteite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Mottramite and Poudretteite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.51-2.53  
5.9  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery  
Sub-Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None observed  

Mohs Hardness
5  
3  

Chemical Composition
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
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Poudretteite and Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Poudretteite 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 Poudretteite and Mottramite chemical formula.

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Poudretteite and Mottramite Specific Gravity

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

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