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Mimetite and Pietersite Physical Properties


Pietersite and Mimetite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
7.10   
Not Available   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
[10 1 1] Imperfect   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
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 Pietersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mimetite and Pietersite 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 Pietersite chemical formula.

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Mimetite and Pietersite Specific Gravity

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

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