Hiddenite and Esperite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
4.28-4.42
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Hiddenite and Esperite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Esperite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Esperite- PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Hiddenite and Esperite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Esperite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Esperite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 4.28-4.42 whereas that of Esperite is 4.28-4.42.