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Rosasite and Esperite Physical Properties


Esperite and Rosasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Effervesces in cold   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4-4.2   
4.28-4.42   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}   
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]   

Mohs Hardness
4   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Rosasite and Esperite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosasite 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 Rosasite and Esperite chemical formula.

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Rosasite and Esperite Specific Gravity

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

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