Erythrite and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties

Erythrite

Zinnwaldite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Sectile

Elastic

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.062.9-3.1

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect basal {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available3.5-4.0

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

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Erythrite and Zinnwaldite Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite and Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

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Erythrite and Zinnwaldite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Erythrite and Zinnwaldite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Erythrite and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Erythrite is 2.9-3.1 whereas that of Zinnwaldite is 2.9-3.1.