Mimetite and Sulfur Physical Properties

Mimetite

Sulfur

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

7.10Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

(e.g. graphite).

1.6 Cleavage

[10 1 1] Imperfect

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Not Available

Mimetite and Sulfur Chemical Formula

While comparing Mimetite and Sulfur 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 Sulfur chemical formula.

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

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Mimetite and Sulfur Specific Gravity

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