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Quartz and Mimetite Physical Properties


Mimetite and Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
7.10   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct   
[10 1 1] Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
7   
3.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Quartz and Mimetite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Mimetite chemical formula.

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Quartz and Mimetite Specific Gravity

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

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