Sard and Esperite Physical Properties

Sard

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

2.58-2.634.28-4.42

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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

6.5-75-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Sard and Esperite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sard 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 Sard and Esperite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sard- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Esperite- PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Sard and Esperite Specific Gravity

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