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Mimetite and Nickeline Physical Properties


Nickeline and Mimetite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
7.10   
Not Available   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
[10 1 1] Imperfect   
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Mimetite and Nickeline Chemical Formula

While comparing Mimetite and Nickeline 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 Nickeline chemical formula.

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Mimetite and Nickeline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mimetite and Nickeline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mimetite and Nickeline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mimetite is Not Available whereas that of Nickeline is Not Available.

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