Variscite and Esperite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58
4.28-4.42
Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
[010] perfect
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]
Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Variscite and Esperite Chemical Formula
While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Esperite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Esperite- PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Variscite and Esperite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Esperite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Esperite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 4.28-4.42 whereas that of Esperite is 4.28-4.42.