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Arfvedsonite and Erythrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.3-3.5
3.06
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [110]
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Arfvedsonite and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Arfvedsonite and Erythrite 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 Arfvedsonite and Erythrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Arfvedsonite and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Arfvedsonite and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Arfvedsonite and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Arfvedsonite is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.