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Amber and Erythrite Physical Properties


Erythrite and Amber Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Sectile  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10  
3.06  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Sectile  

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

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
-9999  

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.

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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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