Home
Gemstones


Rosasite and Erythrite Physical Properties


Erythrite and Rosasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Sectile   

Solubility
Effervesces in cold   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4-4.2   
3.06   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
4   
Not Available   

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

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Rosasite and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosasite 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 Rosasite and Erythrite chemical formula.

Compare Blue Gemstones

Rosasite and Erythrite Specific Gravity

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

Blue Gemstones

Blue Gemstones


Compare Blue Gemstones