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Vesuvianite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Mottramite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43  
5.9  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Sub-Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}  
None observed  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
3  

Chemical Composition
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4  
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  

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Vesuvianite and Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Mottramite chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite and Mottramite Specific Gravity

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

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