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Mimetite and Clintonite 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
7.10
3.0-3.1
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
[10 1 1] Imperfect
Perfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

Mimetite and Clintonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mimetite and Clintonite 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 Clintonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

Mimetite and Clintonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mimetite and Clintonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mimetite and Clintonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mimetite is 3.0-3.1 whereas that of Clintonite is 3.0-3.1.