Arfvedsonite and Mimetite Physical Properties
Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.3-3.5
7.10
Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on [110]
[10 1 1] Imperfect
Chemical Composition
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Arfvedsonite and Mimetite Chemical Formula
While comparing Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite and Mimetite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
- Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Arfvedsonite and Mimetite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Arfvedsonite and Mimetite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Arfvedsonite and Mimetite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Arfvedsonite is 7.10 whereas that of Mimetite is 7.10.