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Erythrite and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties


Phosphosiderite and Erythrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.06  
2.74-2.76  

Fracture
Sectile  
Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  

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Erythrite and Phosphosiderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite and Phosphosiderite 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 Phosphosiderite chemical formula.

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Erythrite and Phosphosiderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Erythrite and Phosphosiderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Erythrite and Phosphosiderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Erythrite is 2.74-2.76 whereas that of Phosphosiderite is 2.74-2.76.

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