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Hodgkinsonite and Mimetite Physical Properties


Mimetite and Hodgkinsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.06-4.08   
7.10   

Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
{???} Perfect   
[10 1 1] Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
3.5   

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   

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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.

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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.

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