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Erythrite and Moonstone Physical Properties


Moonstone and Erythrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.06  
2.56-2.60  

Fracture
Sectile  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8  

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Erythrite and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite and Moonstone 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 Moonstone chemical formula.

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Erythrite and Moonstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Erythrite and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Erythrite and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Erythrite is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.

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