Mimetite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
7.10
  
1.847-1.852
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
[10 1 1] Imperfect
  
Poor to indistinct on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5
  
2-3
  
Chemical Composition
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Not Available
  
Mimetite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula
While comparing Mimetite and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Mimetite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mimetite and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mimetite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mimetite is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.