Elaeolite and Erythrite Physical Properties

Elaeolite

Erythrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Sectile

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.673.06

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

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Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).

2.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.

2.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6Not Available

2 10

2.11 Chemical Composition

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Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Elaeolite and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Elaeolite 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 Elaeolite and Erythrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

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Elaeolite and Erythrite Specific Gravity

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