Mimetite and Alexandrite Physical Properties

Mimetite

Alexandrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

7.103.69-3.81

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

[10 1 1] Imperfect

1,1 ; 3,2.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.58.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

BeAl ₂ O ₄

Mimetite and Alexandrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mimetite and Alexandrite 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 Alexandrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl ₂ O ₄

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Mimetite and Alexandrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mimetite and Alexandrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mimetite and Alexandrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mimetite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Alexandrite is 3.69-3.81.