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Vanadinite
Vanadinite

Mottramite
Mottramite



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Vanadinite and Mottramite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

6.8-7.15.9
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
None observed

Mohs Hardness

3-43
2 10
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Chemical Composition

C20H36
PbCu(VO4)(OH)

Vanadinite and Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Mottramite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
  • Chemical formula of Mottramite- PbCu(VO4)(OH)

Vanadinite and Mottramite Specific Gravity

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