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Esperite and Diaspore Physical Properties


Diaspore and Esperite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Very brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.28-4.42   
3.30-3.40   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]   
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Esperite and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Esperite and Diaspore 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 Diaspore chemical formula.

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Esperite and Diaspore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Esperite and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Esperite and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Esperite is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.

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