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Agate and Erythrite Physical Properties


Erythrite and Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Sectile   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64   
3.06   

Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).   

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

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)   

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Agate and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate 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 Agate and Erythrite chemical formula.

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Agate and Erythrite Specific Gravity

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

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