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Beryllonite 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
2.79-2.87
3.06
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Beryllonite and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Beryllonite 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 Beryllonite and Erythrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Beryllonite- NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Beryllonite and Erythrite Specific Gravity

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