Mimetite and Andalusite Physical Properties

Mimetite

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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

7.103.05-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

[10 1 1] Imperfect

Good on {110}, poor on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.57.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Mimetite and Andalusite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mimetite and Andalusite 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 Andalusite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Andalusite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Mimetite and Andalusite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mimetite and Andalusite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mimetite and Andalusite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mimetite is 3.05-3.21 whereas that of Andalusite is 3.05-3.21.