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Hodgkinsonite
Hodgkinsonite

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Hodgkinsonite and Mimetite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.06-4.087.10
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Perfect
[10 1 1] Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-53.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Zn 2SiO 4(OH) 2Michael 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

Hodgkinsonite and Mimetite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hodgkinsonite 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 Hodgkinsonite and Mimetite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hodgkinsonite- Mn2+ Zn 2SiO 4(OH) 2Michael 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

Hodgkinsonite and Mimetite Specific Gravity

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