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Erythrite and Seraphinite Physical Properties


Seraphinite and Erythrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.06  
2.60-3.02  

Fracture
Sectile  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Erythrite and Seraphinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite and Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite chemical formula.

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Erythrite and Seraphinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Erythrite and Seraphinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Erythrite and Seraphinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Erythrite is 2.60-3.02 whereas that of Seraphinite is 2.60-3.02.

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