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Scorodite and Mimetite Physical Properties


Mimetite and Scorodite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
7.10   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor   
[10 1 1] Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
3.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Scorodite and Mimetite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorodite 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 Scorodite and Mimetite chemical formula.

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Scorodite and Mimetite Specific Gravity

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

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