Mimetite and Spodumene Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
7.10
3.15-3.21
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
[10 1 1] Imperfect
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
Chemical Composition
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
LiAlSi2O6
Mimetite and Spodumene Chemical Formula
While comparing Mimetite and Spodumene 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 Spodumene chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
Mimetite and Spodumene Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mimetite and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mimetite and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mimetite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.