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Mimetite and Tigers Eye Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
7.102.58-2.64
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
[10 1 1] Imperfect
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2

Mimetite and Tigers Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Mimetite and Tigers Eye 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 Tigers Eye chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2

Mimetite and Tigers Eye Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mimetite and Tigers Eye Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mimetite and Tigers Eye Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mimetite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Tigers Eye is 2.58-2.64.