Mimetite and Serpentine Physical Properties

Mimetite

Serpentine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

7.102.44-2.62

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

[10 1 1] Imperfect

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.52.5-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Mimetite and Serpentine Chemical Formula

While comparing Mimetite and Serpentine 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 Serpentine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Mimetite and Serpentine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mimetite and Serpentine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mimetite and Serpentine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mimetite is 2.44-2.62 whereas that of Serpentine is 2.44-2.62.