Prasiolite and Mimetite Physical Properties

Prasiolite

Mimetite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.65

7.10

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

3,1

[10 1 1] Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Prasiolite and Mimetite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite and Mimetite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Prasiolite and Mimetite Specific Gravity

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