Vesuvianite and Mimetite Physical Properties

Vesuvianite

Mimetite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.32-3.437.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}

[10 1 1] Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-73.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Vesuvianite and Mimetite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite 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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Vesuvianite and Mimetite Specific Gravity

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