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Erythrite and Simpsonite Physical Properties


Simpsonite and Erythrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.06  
-9999  

Fracture
Sectile  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.  
None  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Erythrite and Simpsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite chemical formula.

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Erythrite and Simpsonite Specific Gravity

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

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