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Erythrite and Powellite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.064.23
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
{111} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available3.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
CaMoO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Erythrite and Powellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite and Powellite 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 Powellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Powellite- CaMoO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Erythrite and Powellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Erythrite and Powellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Erythrite and Powellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Erythrite is 4.23 whereas that of Powellite is 4.23.