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Erythrite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Langbeinite and Erythrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Slowly dissolves in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.06   
Not Available   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.   
None   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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