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Mimetite and Jadeite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
7.103.28-3.38
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
[10 1 1] Imperfect
Good on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Mimetite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mimetite and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Mimetite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mimetite and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mimetite and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mimetite is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.