Mimetite and Eosphorite Physical Properties

Mimetite

Eosphorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

7.103.05-3.08

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

[10 1 1] Imperfect

Poor on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.55

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Mimetite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mimetite and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Mimetite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mimetite and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mimetite and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mimetite is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.