Quartz and Mimetite 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 OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
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.
- Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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.