Vlasovite and Mimetite Physical Properties

Vlasovite

Mimetite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.977.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on {010}

[10 1 1] Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

63.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Vlasovite and Mimetite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite 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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Vlasovite and Mimetite Specific Gravity

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