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Erythrite and Marialite 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
3.062.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
Distinct on {100} and {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available5.5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Erythrite and Marialite Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite and Marialite 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 Marialite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Erythrite and Marialite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Erythrite and Marialite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Erythrite and Marialite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Erythrite is 2.50 whereas that of Marialite is 2.50.