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Mimetite and Foitite Physical Properties


Foitite and Mimetite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
7.10   
3.17   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
[10 1 1] Imperfect   
None   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Na x[Fe2+2(Al,Fe3+ )]Al 6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Mimetite and Foitite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mimetite and Foitite 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 Foitite chemical formula.

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Mimetite and Foitite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mimetite and Foitite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mimetite and Foitite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mimetite is 3.17 whereas that of Foitite is 3.17.

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