×

Charoite
Charoite

Mimetite
Mimetite



ADD
Compare
X
Charoite
X
Mimetite

Charoite and Mimetite Physical Properties

Add ⊕
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
2.54-2.787.10
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good in three directions
[10 1 1] Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-63.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Charoite and Mimetite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charoite 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 Charoite and Mimetite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Charoite- K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Charoite and Mimetite Specific Gravity

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