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Prase and Mottramite Physical Properties


Mottramite and Prase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.64-2.69   
5.9   

Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Not Available   
None observed   

Mohs Hardness
7   
3   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Not Available   

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Prase and Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prase 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 Prase and Mottramite chemical formula.

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Prase and Mottramite Specific Gravity

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

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