The difference between Arsenic and Mimetite

When used as nouns, arsenic means a nonmetallic chemical element (symbol as) with an atomic number of 33, whereas mimetite means an arsenate mineral which forms in lead deposits, usually by the oxidation of galena and arsenopyrite.


Arsenic is also adjective with the meaning: of or containing arsenic with a valence of 5.

check bellow for the other definitions of Arsenic and Mimetite

  1. Arsenic as a noun:

    A nonmetallic chemical element (symbol As) with an atomic number of 33.

  2. Arsenic as a noun (countable):

    A single atom of this element.

  3. Arsenic as a noun:

    Arsenic trioxide.

  1. Arsenic as an adjective:

    Of or containing arsenic with a valence of 5.

  1. Mimetite as a noun (mineral):

    An arsenate mineral which forms in lead deposits, usually by the oxidation of galena and arsenopyrite.