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Esperite and Hexagonite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

4.28-4.422.98-3.03
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]
[110] perfect; [010] distinct

Mohs Hardness

5-5.55-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Esperite and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Esperite and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Esperite- PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Esperite and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Esperite and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Esperite and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Esperite is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.