Erythrite and Emerald Physical Properties
Tenacity
Sectile
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Hard
  
Specific Gravity
3.06
  
2.67-2.78
  
Fracture
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
  
Imperfect on the [0001]
  
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
  
Be3Al2SiO6
  
Erythrite and Emerald Chemical Formula
While comparing Erythrite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
Erythrite and Emerald Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Erythrite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Erythrite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Erythrite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.