Erythrite and Langbeinite Physical Properties

Erythrite

Langbeinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Sectile

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Slowly dissolves in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.06Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available3.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Not Available

Erythrite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite and Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

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Erythrite and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Erythrite and Langbeinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Erythrite and Langbeinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Erythrite is Not Available whereas that of Langbeinite is Not Available.