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Amber and Erythrite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.05-1.103.06
Achroite
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5Not Available
Adamite
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Amber and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Erythrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
  • Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Amber and Erythrite Specific Gravity

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