Amber and Mimetite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10
  
7.10
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Cleavage
None
  
[10 1 1] Imperfect
  
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
  
3.5
  
Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
  
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Amber and Mimetite Chemical Formula
While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Mimetite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
- Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Amber and Mimetite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Mimetite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Mimetite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 7.10 whereas that of Mimetite is 7.10.
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