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Erythrite and Clinozoisite 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
3.063.21-3.38
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
Perfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available6-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Erythrite and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite and Clinozoisite 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 Clinozoisite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Erythrite and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Erythrite and Clinozoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Erythrite and Clinozoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Erythrite is 3.21-3.38 whereas that of Clinozoisite is 3.21-3.38.