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Atacamite and Mimetite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.745-3.7767.10
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
[10 1 1] Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.53.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2Cl(OH)3
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Atacamite and Mimetite Chemical Formula

While comparing Atacamite 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 Atacamite and Mimetite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3
  • Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Atacamite and Mimetite Specific Gravity

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