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Mimetite and Carnelian Physical Properties


Carnelian and Mimetite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
7.10   
2.58-2.64   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
[10 1 1] Imperfect   
Absent   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
SiO2   

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Mimetite and Carnelian Chemical Formula

While comparing Mimetite and Carnelian 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 Carnelian chemical formula.

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Mimetite and Carnelian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mimetite and Carnelian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mimetite and Carnelian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mimetite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Carnelian is 2.58-2.64.

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