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Erythrite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Erythrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.06  
1.993  

Fracture
Sectile  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.  
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  
KCl  

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Erythrite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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Erythrite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Erythrite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Erythrite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Erythrite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.

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