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Erythrite and Arfvedsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.063.3-3.5
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
Perfect on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2

Erythrite and Arfvedsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite and Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite chemical formula.

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

Erythrite and Arfvedsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Erythrite and Arfvedsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Erythrite and Arfvedsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Erythrite is 3.3-3.5 whereas that of Arfvedsonite is 3.3-3.5.