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Esperite
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Physical Properties of Esperite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.28-4.42
Amber
1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.5
Amber
2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Esperite Cleavage

When it comes to choosing the best pick among White Gemstones gemstones, Esperite is known to be a popular choice!Physical properties of Esperite include its hardness, gravity, fracture, cleavage, etc. For any gemstone crystal, Esperite Optical Properties are responsible for imparting various physical properties to its structure. Knowledge of these properties is equally important to gem-cutters as well as to consumers. Esperite cleavage is nothing but the plane across which the crystal splits during cutting. Esperite cleavage is Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101],and specific gravity of Esperite is 4.28-4.42.

The physical properties of Esperite, in fact, are imparted by the chemical composition of its individual molecule. The reactivity or inertness of the crystal is solely governed by its chemical structure. Chemical composition of Esperite is represented by PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001).