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Erythrite and Chalcedony Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.062.55-2.70
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available6.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
SiO2

Erythrite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2

Erythrite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Erythrite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Erythrite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Erythrite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.