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Mimetite and Prase Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
7.101.98-2.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
[10 1 1] Imperfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.55-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Mimetite and Prase Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Mimetite and Prase Opal 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 Prase Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Prase Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Mimetite and Prase Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mimetite and Prase Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mimetite and Prase Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mimetite is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Prase Opal is 1.98-2.25.