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Prismatine 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
3.34
4.28-4.42
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Prismatine and Esperite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prismatine 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 Prismatine and Esperite chemical formula.

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

Prismatine and Esperite Specific Gravity

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

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