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Erythrite
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Erythrite and Lawsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.063.09
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
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Erythrite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
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Erythrite and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Erythrite and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Erythrite and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Erythrite is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.