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Mimetite and Cat s Eye Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
7.10
3.5-3.8
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
[10 1 1] Imperfect
1,1 ; 3,2
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5
8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
BeAl 2 O 4

Mimetite and Cat s Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Mimetite and Cat s Eye 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 Cat s Eye chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Cat s Eye- BeAl 2 O 4

Mimetite and Cat s Eye Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mimetite and Cat s Eye Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mimetite and Cat s Eye Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mimetite is 3.5-3.8 whereas that of Cat s Eye is 3.5-3.8.