×

Mimetite
Mimetite

Sphene
Sphene



ADD
Compare
X
Mimetite
X
Sphene

Mimetite and Sphene Physical Properties

Add ⊕
1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
7.10Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
[10 1 1] Imperfect
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Not Available

Mimetite and Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Mimetite and Sphene 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 Sphene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • >

Mimetite and Sphene Specific Gravity

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