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Lawsonite and Erythrite Physical Properties


Erythrite and Lawsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Sectile   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.09   
3.06   

Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven   
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).   

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}   
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.   

Mohs Hardness
8   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)   

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Lawsonite and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite and Erythrite chemical formula.

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Lawsonite and Erythrite Specific Gravity

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

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