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Rock Crystal and Erythrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Sectile
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
3.06
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
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1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Rock Crystal and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rock Crystal 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 Rock Crystal and Erythrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rock Crystal- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Rock Crystal and Erythrite Specific Gravity

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