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Esperite
Esperite

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Esperite and Weloganite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

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-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

4.28-4.423.20-3.22
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]
Perfect on pseudo {0001}

Mohs Hardness

5-5.53
2 10
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Chemical Composition

PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O

Esperite and Weloganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Esperite and Weloganite 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 Weloganite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Esperite- PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Weloganite- Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O

Esperite and Weloganite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Esperite and Weloganite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Esperite and Weloganite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Esperite is 3.20-3.22 whereas that of Weloganite is 3.20-3.22.