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Erythrite and Mother of Pearl Physical Properties


Mother of Pearl and Erythrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.06   
2.65-2.87   

Fracture
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).   
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Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.   
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Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
2.5-4.5   

Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)   
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Erythrite and Mother of Pearl Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite and Mother of Pearl 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 Mother of Pearl chemical formula.

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Erythrite and Mother of Pearl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Erythrite and Mother of Pearl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Erythrite and Mother of Pearl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Erythrite is 2.65-2.87 whereas that of Mother of Pearl is 2.65-2.87.

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