Mimetite and Fluorite Physical Properties

Mimetite

Fluorite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

Durability

Specific Gravity

7.103.00-3.25

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

[10 1 1] Imperfect

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

Mohs Hardness

3.54

2 10

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Chemical Composition

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

CaF₂

Mimetite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mimetite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Mimetite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mimetite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mimetite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mimetite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.