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Taaffeite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Mottramite and Taaffeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.60-3.61  
5.9  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Sub-Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Imperfect/fair/absent  
None observed  

Mohs Hardness
8-8.5  
3  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  

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Taaffeite and Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite and Mottramite chemical formula.

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Taaffeite and Mottramite Specific Gravity

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

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