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Sylvite and Erythrite Physical Properties


Erythrite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Sectile   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.993   
3.06   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]   
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
Not Available   

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

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Sylvite and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite 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 Sylvite and Erythrite chemical formula.

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Sylvite and Erythrite Specific Gravity

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

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