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Erythrite and Magnesite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Sectile
Brittle

Solubility

-
Effervesces in hot HCl

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.062.92-3.12
1 7.18
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Fracture

Sectile
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
[10 1 1] perfect

Mohs Hardness

-99993.5-4.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Erythrite and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite and Magnesite 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 Magnesite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Erythrite and Magnesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Erythrite and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Erythrite and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Erythrite is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.