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Erythrite and Inderite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Sectile
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.061.79
1 7.18
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Fracture

Sectile
Uneven

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

-99992.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Erythrite and Inderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite and Inderite 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 Inderite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Erythrite and Inderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Erythrite and Inderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Erythrite and Inderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Erythrite is 1.79 whereas that of Inderite is 1.79.