Erythrite and Chondrodite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.06
3.10-3.20
Fracture
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
Poor to good on (001)
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Erythrite and Chondrodite Chemical Formula
While comparing Erythrite and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Erythrite and Chondrodite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Erythrite and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Erythrite and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Erythrite is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.