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Erythrite
Erythrite

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Erythrite and Scolecite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Sectile
Brittle

Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.062.20-2.23
1 7.18
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Fracture

Sectile
Irregular/uneven, Uneven

Cleavage

Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}

Mohs Hardness

-99995-5.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Erythrite and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite and Scolecite 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 Scolecite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Erythrite and Scolecite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Erythrite and Scolecite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Erythrite and Scolecite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Erythrite is 2.20-2.23 whereas that of Scolecite is 2.20-2.23.