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Erythrite and Thomsonite Physical Properties


Thomsonite and Erythrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.06  
2.25-2.40  

Fracture
Sectile  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Erythrite and Thomsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite and Thomsonite 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 Thomsonite chemical formula.

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Erythrite and Thomsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Erythrite and Thomsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Erythrite and Thomsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Erythrite is 2.25-2.40 whereas that of Thomsonite is 2.25-2.40.

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