Esperite and Manganaxinite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.28-4.42
  
3.314
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Metallic
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]
  
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Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
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Esperite and Manganaxinite Chemical Formula
While comparing Esperite and Manganaxinite 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 Manganaxinite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Esperite- PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Esperite and Manganaxinite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Esperite and Manganaxinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Esperite and Manganaxinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Esperite is 3.314 whereas that of Manganaxinite is 3.314.