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Mimetite and Sylvite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
7.10
1.993
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[10 1 1] Imperfect
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Mimetite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mimetite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mimetite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mimetite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mimetite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.