Erythrite and Cyprine of Berzelius Physical Properties

Erythrite

Cyprine of Berzelius

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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

3.063.25-3.50

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 Cyprine of Berzelius Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite and Cyprine of Berzelius 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 Cyprine of Berzelius chemical formula.

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

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Erythrite and Cyprine of Berzelius Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Erythrite and Cyprine of Berzelius Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Erythrite and Cyprine of Berzelius Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Erythrite is 3.25-3.50 whereas that of Cyprine of Berzelius is 3.25-3.50.