Richterite and Mimetite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.0-3.5
  
7.10
  
Fracture
Uneven, Brittle
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Cleavage
Perfect
  
[10 1 1] Imperfect
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
3.5
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Richterite and Mimetite Chemical Formula
While comparing Richterite 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 Richterite and Mimetite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Richterite and Mimetite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Richterite and Mimetite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Richterite and Mimetite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Richterite is 7.10 whereas that of Mimetite is 7.10.