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Agate and Mimetite Physical Properties


Mimetite and Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64  
7.10  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
[10 1 1] Imperfect  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Agate and Mimetite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Mimetite 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 Agate and Mimetite chemical formula.

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Agate and Mimetite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Mimetite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Mimetite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 7.10 whereas that of Mimetite is 7.10.

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