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Rosasite and Mimetite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Effervesces in cold
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4-4.2
7.10
1.5 Fracture
Splintery
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}
[10 1 1] Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Rosasite and Mimetite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosasite 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 Rosasite and Mimetite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Rosasite and Mimetite Specific Gravity

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