Scorodite and Erythrite Physical Properties

Scorodite

Erythrite

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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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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.06

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery

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

1.6 Cleavage

{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Scorodite and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorodite 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 Scorodite and Erythrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

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Scorodite and Erythrite Specific Gravity

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