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Magnetite and Erythrite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Sectile

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.23.06
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Sectile

Cleavage

None
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.

Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.5-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Magnetite and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnetite 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 Magnetite and Erythrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Magnetite- Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Magnetite and Erythrite Specific Gravity

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