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Thulite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Mottramite and Thulite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.1  
5.9  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Sub-Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  
None observed  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
3  

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  

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Thulite and Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thulite 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 Thulite and Mottramite chemical formula.

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Thulite and Mottramite Specific Gravity

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

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