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Sapphirine and Mimetite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.40-3.58
7.10
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
[10 1 1] Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sapphirine and Mimetite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphirine 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 Sapphirine and Mimetite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sapphirine- (Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sapphirine and Mimetite Specific Gravity

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