Sulfur and Mimetite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Mimetite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available7.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

[10 1 1] Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sulfur and Mimetite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Mimetite chemical formula.

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

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Sulfur and Mimetite Specific Gravity

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