Mimetite and Aquamarine Physical Properties

Mimetite

Aquamarine

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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

7.102.66-2.80

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

[10 1 1] Imperfect

3,1 basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Mimetite and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Mimetite and Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Mimetite and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mimetite and Aquamarine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mimetite and Aquamarine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mimetite is 2.66-2.80 whereas that of Aquamarine is 2.66-2.80.