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Williamsite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Mottramite and Williamsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63  
5.9  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Sub-Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
None observed  

Mohs Hardness
4  
3  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  

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Williamsite and Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Williamsite 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 Williamsite and Mottramite chemical formula.

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Williamsite and Mottramite Specific Gravity

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

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