Esperite and Padparadscha Physical Properties

Esperite

Padparadscha

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.28-4.423.95-4.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Metallic

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1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.59

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Esperite and Padparadscha Chemical Formula

While comparing Esperite and Padparadscha 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 Padparadscha chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Esperite- PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Padparadscha- Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Esperite and Padparadscha Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Esperite and Padparadscha Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Esperite and Padparadscha Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Esperite is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Padparadscha is 3.95-4.10.