Euclase and Erythrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Sectile
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.08-3.12
3.06
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle, Metallic
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
Cleavage
{010} Perfect
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
Mohs Hardness
7.5
Not Available
Chemical Composition
BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
Euclase and Erythrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Euclase and Erythrite 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 Euclase and Erythrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Euclase- BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
Euclase and Erythrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Euclase and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Euclase and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Euclase is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.