Erythrite and Fuchsite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Sectile
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.06
  
2.77-2.88
  
Fracture
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
  
Perfect basal
  
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
  
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Erythrite and Fuchsite Chemical Formula
While comparing Erythrite and Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Erythrite and Fuchsite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Erythrite and Fuchsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Erythrite and Fuchsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Erythrite is 2.77-2.88 whereas that of Fuchsite is 2.77-2.88.