Pleonaste and Esperite Physical Properties

Pleonaste

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

3.804.28-4.42

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

85-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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

Pleonaste and Esperite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pleonaste 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 Pleonaste and Esperite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Pleonaste- (Mg,Fe)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Esperite- PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Pleonaste and Esperite Specific Gravity

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