Esperite and Jadeite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.28-4.42
3.28-3.38
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Metallic
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
Cleavage
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]
Good on [110]
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
6.5-7
Chemical Composition
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Esperite and Jadeite Chemical Formula
While comparing Esperite and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Esperite- PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Esperite and Jadeite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Esperite and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Esperite and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Esperite is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.