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Amazonite and Erythrite Physical Properties


Erythrite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57  
3.06  

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  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  

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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.

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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.

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