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Esperite and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Smithsonite and Esperite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.28-4.42  
4.00-4.65  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]  
Perfect on [1011]  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Esperite and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Esperite and Smithsonite 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 Smithsonite chemical formula.

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Esperite and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Esperite and Smithsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Esperite and Smithsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Esperite is 4.00-4.65 whereas that of Smithsonite is 4.00-4.65.

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