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Gaylussite and Mimetite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
decomposes in water
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.93-1.997.10
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
perfect [110]
[10 1 1] Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.53.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Gaylussite and Mimetite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite and Mimetite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Gaylussite and Mimetite Specific Gravity

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