Erythrite and Clinothulite Physical Properties

Erythrite

Clinothulite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Sectile

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.06Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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1.6 Cleavage

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

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

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2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

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Erythrite and Clinothulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite and Clinothulite 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 Clinothulite chemical formula.

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

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Erythrite and Clinothulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Erythrite and Clinothulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Erythrite and Clinothulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Erythrite is Not Available whereas that of Clinothulite is Not Available.