Mimetite and Fibrolite Physical Properties

Mimetite

Fibrolite

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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

7.103.14-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

[10 1 1] Imperfect

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Mimetite and Fibrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mimetite and Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Mimetite and Fibrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mimetite and Fibrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mimetite and Fibrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mimetite is 3.14-3.25 whereas that of Fibrolite is 3.14-3.25.