Vishnevite and Esperite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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4.28-4.42
  
Fracture
Brittle, Uneven
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
Perfect
  
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Vishnevite and Esperite Chemical Formula
While comparing Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite and Esperite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Esperite- PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Vishnevite and Esperite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vishnevite and Esperite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vishnevite and Esperite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vishnevite is 4.28-4.42 whereas that of Esperite is 4.28-4.42.