Erythrite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Sectile
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.06
  
3.0-3.3
  
Fracture
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
  
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
  
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
  
3.5-4
  
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.