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Esperite and Prasiolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.28-4.42
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]
3,1
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Esperite and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Esperite and Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite chemical formula.

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

Esperite and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Esperite and Prasiolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Esperite and Prasiolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Esperite is 2.65 whereas that of Prasiolite is 2.65.