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Esperite and Aragonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Dilute acid
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.28-4.422.93-2.96
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Metallic
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.53.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Esperite and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Esperite and Aragonite 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 Aragonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Esperite- PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Esperite and Aragonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Esperite and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Esperite and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Esperite is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.