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Plumbogummite and Esperite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.014
4.28-4.42
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Plumbogummite and Esperite Chemical Formula

While comparing Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite and Esperite chemical formula.

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

Plumbogummite and Esperite Specific Gravity

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

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