Erythrite | |
Chemical Formula |
Co3(AsO4)2·8H2O |
Species |
Phosphates |
Crystal System |
Monoclinic |
Mohs Scale |
1-2 |
Specific Gravity |
3.06 |
Color |
Crimson to peach-red, pale rose, or pink, may be zoned |
Streak |
Pale red to pink |
Luster |
Sub-Vitreous, Waxy, Pearly, Dull, Earthy |
Refractive Index |
n = 1.626 - 1.629 n = 1.662 - 1.663 n = 1.699 - 1.701 |
Diaphaneity |
Transparent, Translucent |
Cleavage |
PerfectPerfect on , poor on |
Crystal Habit:Radial or stellate aggregates, fibrous, drusy; usually powdery and massive - rarely as striated prismatic crystals | |
Geological Setting:A secondary mineral in the oxidation zone of some Ni-Co-As mineral deposits. |