Esperite and Moss Agate Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.28-4.42
2.58-2.64
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Metallic
Not Available
Cleavage
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
6.5-7
Chemical Composition
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Esperite and Moss Agate Chemical Formula
While comparing Esperite and Moss Agate 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 Moss Agate chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Esperite- PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Esperite and Moss Agate Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Esperite and Moss Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Esperite and Moss Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Esperite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Moss Agate is 2.58-2.64.