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Albite and Erythrite Physical Properties


Erythrite and Albite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.65  
3.06  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Sectile  

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}  
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  

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Albite and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite 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 Albite and Erythrite chemical formula.

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Albite and Erythrite Specific Gravity

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

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