Esperite and Peridot Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
4.28-4.42
  
1.54-1.55
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Metallic
  
Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]
  
Poor
  
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
  
Esperite and Peridot Chemical Formula
While comparing Esperite and Peridot 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 Peridot chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Esperite- PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Esperite and Peridot Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Esperite and Peridot Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Esperite and Peridot Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Esperite is 1.54-1.55 whereas that of Peridot is 1.54-1.55.