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Erythrite and Inderite Physical Properties


Inderite and Erythrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.06  
1.79  

Fracture
Sectile  
Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
2.5  

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

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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.

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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.

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