Erythrite and Serendibite Physical Properties

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 O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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.