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Stichtite and Mimetite Physical Properties


Mimetite and Stichtite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.11-2.20   
7.10   

Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}   
[10 1 1] Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
3.5   

Chemical Composition
Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael 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   

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Stichtite and Mimetite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stichtite 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 Stichtite and Mimetite chemical formula.

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Stichtite and Mimetite Specific Gravity

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

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