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Wavellite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Mottramite and Wavellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
insoluble  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.36  
5.9  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous  
Sub-Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct  
None observed  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
3  

Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  

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Wavellite and Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite 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 Wavellite and Mottramite chemical formula.

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Wavellite and Mottramite Specific Gravity

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

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