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Sinhalite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Mottramite and Sinhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.46-3.50  
5.9  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Sub-Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
None observed  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
3  

Chemical Composition
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  

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Sinhalite and Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sinhalite 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 Sinhalite and Mottramite chemical formula.

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Sinhalite and Mottramite Specific Gravity

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

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