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Mimetite and Fire Agate 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
2.60-2.64
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
[10 1 1] Imperfect
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Mimetite and Fire Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Mimetite and Fire Agate 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 Fire Agate chemical formula.

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

Mimetite and Fire Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mimetite and Fire Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mimetite and Fire Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mimetite is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Fire Agate is 2.60-2.64.