Erythrite and Obsidian Physical Properties

Erythrite

Obsidian

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Sectile

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.062.35-2.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

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Erythrite and Obsidian Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite and Obsidian 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 Obsidian chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

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Erythrite and Obsidian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Erythrite and Obsidian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Erythrite and Obsidian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Erythrite is 2.35-2.60 whereas that of Obsidian is 2.35-2.60.