Esperite and Copper Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.28-4.42
Not Available
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Metallic
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Cleavage
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]
None
Chemical Composition
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cu
Esperite and Copper Chemical Formula
While comparing Esperite and Copper 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 Copper chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Esperite- PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Copper- Cu
Esperite and Copper Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Esperite and Copper Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Esperite and Copper Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Esperite is Not Available whereas that of Copper is Not Available.