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Mimetite and Malachite Physical Properties

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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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
7.10
3.25-4.10
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
[10 1 1] Imperfect
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cu2CO3(OH)2

Mimetite and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mimetite and Malachite 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 Malachite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2

Mimetite and Malachite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mimetite and Malachite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mimetite and Malachite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mimetite is 3.25-4.10 whereas that of Malachite is 3.25-4.10.