Flint and Erythrite Physical Properties

Flint

Erythrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Sectile

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.06

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

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2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Flint and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Flint 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 Flint and Erythrite chemical formula.

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

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Flint and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Flint and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Flint and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Flint is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.