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Erythrite and Ceylonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.063.63-3.9
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available7.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Erythrite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Erythrite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Erythrite and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Erythrite and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Erythrite is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.