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Calcite and Erythrite Physical Properties


Erythrite and Calcite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Sectile  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.67-2.73  
3.06  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Sectile  

Cleavage
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55  
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.  

Mohs Hardness
3  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  

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Calcite and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite 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 Calcite and Erythrite chemical formula.

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Calcite and Erythrite Specific Gravity

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

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