Mimetite and Phenakite Physical Properties

Mimetite

Phenakite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

7.102.90-2.98

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

[10 1 1] Imperfect

Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Mimetite and Phenakite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mimetite and Phenakite 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 Phenakite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Phenakite- Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Compare Red Gemstones

Mimetite Vs Pezzottaite

Mimetite Vs Neptunite

Mimetite Vs Phosphosiderite

Mimetite and Phenakite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mimetite and Phenakite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mimetite and Phenakite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mimetite is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Phenakite is 2.90-2.98.