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Amber and Erythrite Physical Properties


Erythrite and Amber Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Sectile   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10   
3.06   

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).   

Cleavage
None   
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]   
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)   

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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.

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.

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