Pearl and Erythrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Sectile
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
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Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.85
  
3.06
  
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
  
Cleavage
none
  
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5
  
Not Available
  
Chemical Composition
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Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
  
Pearl and Erythrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pearl 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 Pearl and Erythrite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
Pearl and Erythrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pearl and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pearl and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pearl is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.