×

Mimetite
Mimetite

Poudretteite
Poudretteite



ADD
Compare
X
Mimetite
X
Poudretteite

Mimetite and Poudretteite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
7.102.51-2.53
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
[10 1 1] Imperfect
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.55
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Mimetite and Poudretteite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mimetite and Poudretteite 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 Poudretteite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Poudretteite- KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Mimetite and Poudretteite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mimetite and Poudretteite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mimetite and Poudretteite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mimetite is 2.51-2.53 whereas that of Poudretteite is 2.51-2.53.