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Erythrite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.063.0-3.3
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available3.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
MnCO3

Erythrite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite and Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3

Erythrite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Erythrite and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Erythrite and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Erythrite is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.