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Erythrite and Phosgenite Physical Properties


Phosgenite and Erythrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.06  
6.13  

Fracture
Sectile  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.  
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
2-3  

Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Erythrite and Phosgenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite and Phosgenite 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 Phosgenite chemical formula.

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Erythrite and Phosgenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Erythrite and Phosgenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Erythrite and Phosgenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Erythrite is 6.13 whereas that of Phosgenite is 6.13.

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