Esperite and Anatase Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.28-4.42
3.82-3.97
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Metallic
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]
Perfect on [001] and [011]
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Esperite and Anatase Chemical Formula
While comparing Esperite and Anatase 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 Esperite and Anatase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Esperite- PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Esperite and Anatase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Esperite and Anatase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Esperite and Anatase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Esperite is 3.82-3.97 whereas that of Anatase is 3.82-3.97.