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Mimetite and Scorodite Physical Properties


Scorodite 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   
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery   

Cleavage
[10 1 1] Imperfect   
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
3.5-4   

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 Scorodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mimetite and Scorodite 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 Scorodite chemical formula.

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Mimetite and Scorodite Specific Gravity

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

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