Mimetite and Esperite Physical Properties

Mimetite

Esperite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

7.104.28-4.42

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

[10 1 1] Imperfect

Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Mimetite and Esperite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mimetite 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 Mimetite and Esperite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Esperite- PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Mimetite and Esperite Specific Gravity

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