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Richterite and Erythrite Physical Properties


Erythrite and Richterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Sectile   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.0-3.5   
3.06   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
Not Available   

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

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Richterite and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Richterite 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 Richterite and Erythrite chemical formula.

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Richterite and Erythrite Specific Gravity

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

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