Erythrite and Hemimorphite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.06
3.30-3.50
Fracture
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
5
Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Erythrite and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula
While comparing Erythrite and Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Erythrite and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Erythrite and Hemimorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Erythrite and Hemimorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Erythrite is 3.30-3.50 whereas that of Hemimorphite is 3.30-3.50.