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Erythrite
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Erythrite and Annabergite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.063.07
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available2
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Erythrite and Annabergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite and Annabergite 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 Erythrite and Annabergite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Erythrite and Annabergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Erythrite and Annabergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Erythrite and Annabergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Erythrite is 3.07 whereas that of Annabergite is 3.07.