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Nepouite and Mimetite Physical Properties


Mimetite and Nepouite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.18-3.24   
7.10   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
perfect on {001}   
[10 1 1] Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
2   
3.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Nepouite and Mimetite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepouite and Mimetite 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 Nepouite and Mimetite chemical formula.

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Nepouite and Mimetite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nepouite and Mimetite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nepouite and Mimetite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nepouite is 7.10 whereas that of Mimetite is 7.10.

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