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Amazonite and Mimetite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
7.10
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
[10 1 1] Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amazonite and Mimetite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Mimetite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amazonite and Mimetite Specific Gravity

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