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Sarcopside and Mottramite Physical Properties


Mottramite and Sarcopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.79-3.94  
5.9  

Fracture
Lamellar, Splintery  
Sub-Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor  
None observed  

Mohs Hardness
4  
3  

Chemical Composition
FeAs  
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  

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Sarcopside and Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside and Mottramite chemical formula.

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Sarcopside and Mottramite Specific Gravity

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

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