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Mimetite and Gaspeite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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HCl soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
7.10
3.71
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
[10 1 1] Imperfect
{10 1 1} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Mimetite and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mimetite and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Mimetite and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mimetite and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mimetite and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mimetite is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.