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Mimetite and Amethyst Physical Properties


Amethyst and Mimetite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble in common solvents   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
7.10   
2.65   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
[10 1 1] Imperfect   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
SiO2   

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Mimetite and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Mimetite and Amethyst 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 Amethyst chemical formula.

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Mimetite and Amethyst Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mimetite and Amethyst Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mimetite and Amethyst Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mimetite is 2.65 whereas that of Amethyst is 2.65.

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