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Paraiba and Erythrite Physical Properties


Erythrite and Paraiba Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Sectile   

Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.04-3.13   
3.06   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
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Chemical Composition
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Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)   

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Paraiba and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Paraiba 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 Paraiba and Erythrite chemical formula.

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Paraiba and Erythrite Specific Gravity

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

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