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Mimetite and Arfvedsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
7.103.3-3.5
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
[10 1 1] Imperfect
Perfect on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2

Mimetite and Arfvedsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mimetite and Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2

Mimetite and Arfvedsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mimetite and Arfvedsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mimetite and Arfvedsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mimetite is 3.3-3.5 whereas that of Arfvedsonite is 3.3-3.5.