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Erythrite and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
Elastic
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.06
2.9-3.1
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 Available
3.5-4.0
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.