Home
Gemstones


Erythrite and Verdite Physical Properties


Verdite and Erythrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.06   
2.80-3.0   

Fracture
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).   
Not Available   

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

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
3   

Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)   
NaFeS2•2(H2O)   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Erythrite and Verdite Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite and Verdite 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 Verdite chemical formula.

Compare Red Gemstones

Erythrite and Verdite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Erythrite and Verdite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Erythrite and Verdite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Erythrite is 2.80-3.0 whereas that of Verdite is 2.80-3.0.

Red Gemstones

Red Gemstones


Compare Red Gemstones