Erythrite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Erythrite

Rhodolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Sectile

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.063.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available7-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Erythrite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Erythrite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Erythrite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Erythrite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Erythrite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.