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Erythrite and Wernerite Physical Properties


Wernerite and Erythrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.06  
2.50-2.80  

Fracture
Sectile  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Erythrite and Wernerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite and Wernerite 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 Wernerite chemical formula.

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Erythrite and Wernerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Erythrite and Wernerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Erythrite and Wernerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Erythrite is 2.50-2.80 whereas that of Wernerite is 2.50-2.80.

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