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Erythrite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.06
2.00-2.45
1.5 Fracture
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
2-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Erythrite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite and Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Erythrite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Erythrite and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Erythrite and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Erythrite is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.