Mimetite and Gaylussite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
decomposes in water
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
7.10
1.93-1.99
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
[10 1 1] Imperfect
perfect [110]
Chemical Composition
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
Mimetite and Gaylussite Chemical Formula
While comparing Mimetite and Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
Mimetite and Gaylussite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mimetite and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mimetite and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mimetite is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.