Mimetite and Anglesite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
7.10
6.30-6.39
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
[10 1 1] Imperfect
[001] good, [210] distinct
Chemical Composition
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Mimetite and Anglesite Chemical Formula
While comparing Mimetite and Anglesite 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 Anglesite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Mimetite and Anglesite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mimetite and Anglesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mimetite and Anglesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mimetite is 6.30-6.39 whereas that of Anglesite is 6.30-6.39.