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Gaspeite and Mimetite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
HCl soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.717.10
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good
[10 1 1] Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-53.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Gaspeite and Mimetite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Mimetite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
  • Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Gaspeite and Mimetite Specific Gravity

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