Erythrite and Serendibite Physical Properties

Erythrite

Serendibite

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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

3.063.43-3.44

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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

None Observed

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Erythrite and Serendibite Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite and Serendibite 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 Serendibite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
Chemical formula of Serendibite- Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Erythrite and Serendibite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Erythrite and Serendibite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Erythrite and Serendibite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Erythrite is 3.43-3.44 whereas that of Serendibite is 3.43-3.44.