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Erythrite and Hurlbutite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.062.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Erythrite and Hurlbutite Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite and Hurlbutite 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 Hurlbutite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Hurlbutite- CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Erythrite and Hurlbutite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Erythrite and Hurlbutite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Erythrite and Hurlbutite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Erythrite is 2.90 whereas that of Hurlbutite is 2.90.