Schorlomite and Erythrite Physical Properties

Schorlomite

Erythrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Sectile

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.77-3.933.06

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

None

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Schorlomite and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite and Erythrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

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Schorlomite and Erythrite Specific Gravity

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