Erythrite and Chabazite Physical Properties

Erythrite

Chabazite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Sectile

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.062.08-2.16

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).

Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.

distinct/good on {1011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Erythrite and Chabazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite and Chabazite 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 Chabazite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Erythrite and Chabazite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Erythrite and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Erythrite and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Erythrite is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.