Home
×

Alexandrite
Alexandrite

Mimetite
Mimetite



ADD
Compare
X
Alexandrite
X
Mimetite

Alexandrite and Mimetite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
7.10
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2.
[10 1 1] Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.5
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Alexandrite and Mimetite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite 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 Alexandrite and Mimetite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl 2 O 4
  • Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Alexandrite and Mimetite Specific Gravity

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