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Mimetite and Polyhalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
7.10
2.78
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[10 1 1] Imperfect
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Mimetite and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mimetite and Polyhalite 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 Polyhalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Mimetite and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mimetite and Polyhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mimetite and Polyhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mimetite is 2.78 whereas that of Polyhalite is 2.78.