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Erythrite and Baryte Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.06
4.3-5
1.5 Fracture
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
Irregular/uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
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Erythrite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite and Baryte 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 Baryte chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
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Erythrite and Baryte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Erythrite and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Erythrite and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Erythrite is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.