Erythrite and Carnelian Physical Properties
Tenacity
Sectile
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.06
  
2.58-2.64
  
Fracture
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
  
Absent
  
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
  
SiO2
  
Erythrite and Carnelian Chemical Formula
While comparing Erythrite and Carnelian 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 Carnelian chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2
Erythrite and Carnelian Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Erythrite and Carnelian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Erythrite and Carnelian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Erythrite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Carnelian is 2.58-2.64.