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Amazonite and Erythrite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Sectile

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.55-2.573.06
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Sectile

Cleavage

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.

Mohs Hardness

6-6.5-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KAlSi3O8
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Amazonite and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Erythrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Amazonite and Erythrite Specific Gravity

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