Mimetite and Agate Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
7.10
2.60-2.64
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
[10 1 1] Imperfect
Indiscernible
Chemical Composition
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2
Mimetite and Agate Chemical Formula
While comparing Mimetite and Agate 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 Mimetite and Agate chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Agate- SiO2
Mimetite and Agate Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mimetite and Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mimetite and Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mimetite is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Agate is 2.60-2.64.