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Mimetite and Bort Physical Properties


Bort and Mimetite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
7.10  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
[10 1 1] Imperfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
C  

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Mimetite and Bort Chemical Formula

While comparing Mimetite and Bort 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 Bort chemical formula.

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Mimetite and Bort Specific Gravity

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

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