Inderite and Esperite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.79
4.28-4.42
Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
{110} Good
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]
Chemical Composition
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Inderite and Esperite Chemical Formula
While comparing Inderite 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 Inderite and Esperite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Esperite- PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Inderite and Esperite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Inderite and Esperite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Inderite and Esperite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Inderite is 4.28-4.42 whereas that of Esperite is 4.28-4.42.