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Shungite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Mottramite and Shungite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
5.9  

Fracture
-  
Sub-Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None observed  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
3  

Chemical Composition
C  
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  

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Shungite and Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shungite 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 Shungite and Mottramite chemical formula.

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Shungite and Mottramite Specific Gravity

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

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