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Diamond and Esperite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53
4.28-4.42
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
10
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
C
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Diamond and Esperite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond and Esperite 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 Diamond and Esperite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diamond- C
  • Chemical formula of Esperite- PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Diamond and Esperite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diamond and Esperite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diamond and Esperite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diamond is 4.28-4.42 whereas that of Esperite is 4.28-4.42.