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