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Erythrite
Erythrite

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Erythrite and Charlesite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Sectile
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.061.79
1 7.18
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Fracture

Sectile
Irregular/uneven

Cleavage

Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
Perfect on {10bar10}

Mohs Hardness

-99992.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)

Erythrite and Charlesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite and Charlesite 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 Charlesite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)

Erythrite and Charlesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Erythrite and Charlesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Erythrite and Charlesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Erythrite is 1.79 whereas that of Charlesite is 1.79.