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Mother of Pearl and Esperite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65-2.87
4.28-4.42
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
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Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Mother of Pearl and Esperite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mother of Pearl 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 Mother of Pearl and Esperite chemical formula.

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

Mother of Pearl and Esperite Specific Gravity

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