Esperite and Magnesite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Effervesces in hot HCl
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.28-4.42
2.92-3.12
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]
[10 1 1] perfect
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
3.5-4.5
Chemical Composition
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Esperite and Magnesite Chemical Formula
While comparing Esperite and Magnesite 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 Magnesite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Esperite- PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Esperite and Magnesite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Esperite and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Esperite and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Esperite is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.