Erythrite and Hexagonite Physical Properties

Erythrite

Hexagonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Sectile

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.062.98-3.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.

[110] perfect; [010] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Erythrite and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Erythrite and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Erythrite and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Erythrite and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Erythrite is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.