Mimetite and Magnetite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
7.10
5.2
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
[10 1 1] Imperfect
None
Mohs Hardness
3.5
5.5-6.5
Chemical Composition
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mimetite and Magnetite Chemical Formula
While comparing Mimetite and Magnetite 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 Magnetite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Magnetite- Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mimetite and Magnetite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mimetite and Magnetite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mimetite and Magnetite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mimetite is 5.2 whereas that of Magnetite is 5.2.