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Mimetite and Bayldonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
7.10
5.50
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
[10 1 1] Imperfect
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5
4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2

Mimetite and Bayldonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mimetite and Bayldonite 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 Bayldonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Bayldonite- (Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2

Mimetite and Bayldonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mimetite and Bayldonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mimetite and Bayldonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mimetite is 5.50 whereas that of Bayldonite is 5.50.