Moroxite and Erythrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Sectile
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.13-3.26
3.06
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
Not Available
Chemical Composition
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
Moroxite and Erythrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Moroxite 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 Moroxite and Erythrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
Moroxite and Erythrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moroxite and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moroxite and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moroxite is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.