Mimetite and Grossular Physical Properties

Mimetite

Grossular

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

7.103.55-3.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

[10 1 1] Imperfect

none

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Mimetite and Grossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Mimetite and Grossular 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 Grossular chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Mimetite and Grossular Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mimetite and Grossular Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mimetite and Grossular Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mimetite is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Grossular is 3.55-3.73.