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Mimetite and Peridot 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
7.10
1.54-1.55
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
[10 1 1] Imperfect
Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4

Mimetite and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Mimetite and Peridot 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 Peridot chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4

Mimetite and Peridot Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mimetite and Peridot Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mimetite and Peridot Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mimetite is 1.54-1.55 whereas that of Peridot is 1.54-1.55.