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Mimetite and Corundum Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
7.103.90-4.05
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
[10 1 1] Imperfect
None – parting in 3 directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.59
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Mimetite and Corundum Chemical Formula

While comparing Mimetite and Corundum 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 Corundum chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Corundum- Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Mimetite and Corundum Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mimetite and Corundum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mimetite and Corundum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mimetite is 3.90-4.05 whereas that of Corundum is 3.90-4.05.