Mimetite and Siderite Physical Properties

Mimetite

Siderite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

7.103.83-3.89

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

[10 1 1] Imperfect

Perfect on {01 1 1}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.53.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Mimetite and Siderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mimetite and Siderite 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 Siderite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Siderite- Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Mimetite and Siderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mimetite and Siderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mimetite and Siderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mimetite is 3.83-3.89 whereas that of Siderite is 3.83-3.89.