Mimetite and Hypersthene Physical Properties

Mimetite

Hypersthene

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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

7.103.45-3.55

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

[10 1 1] Imperfect

{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Mimetite and Hypersthene Chemical Formula

While comparing Mimetite and Hypersthene 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 Hypersthene chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Hypersthene- (Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Mimetite and Hypersthene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mimetite and Hypersthene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mimetite and Hypersthene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mimetite is 3.45-3.55 whereas that of Hypersthene is 3.45-3.55.