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Mimetite and Aquamarine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
7.102.66-2.80
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
[10 1 1] Imperfect
3,1 basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.57.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , 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 O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6

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.