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Erythrite and Ulexite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Sectile
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.061.65-1.99
1 7.18
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Fracture

Sectile
Uneven

Cleavage

Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
{010} Perfect, {110} Perfect

Mohs Hardness

-99992-2.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Erythrite and Ulexite Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite and Ulexite 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 Ulexite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Ulexite- NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Erythrite and Ulexite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Erythrite and Ulexite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Erythrite and Ulexite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Erythrite is 1.65-1.99 whereas that of Ulexite is 1.65-1.99.