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Hexagonite and Esperite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.98-3.034.28-4.42
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Conchoidal

Cleavage

[110] perfect; [010] distinct
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]

Mohs Hardness

5-65-5.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Hexagonite and Esperite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hexagonite and Esperite 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 Hexagonite and Esperite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Esperite- PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Hexagonite and Esperite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hexagonite and Esperite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hexagonite and Esperite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hexagonite is 4.28-4.42 whereas that of Esperite is 4.28-4.42.