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Scorzalite and Erythrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.31
3.06
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
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1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Scorzalite and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite and Erythrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Scorzalite and Erythrite Specific Gravity

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