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Erythrite and Spinel Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.063.64-3.66
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
MgAl2O4

Erythrite and Spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite and Spinel 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 Spinel chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4

Erythrite and Spinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Erythrite and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Erythrite and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Erythrite is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.