Ammolite and Erythrite Physical Properties

Ammolite

Erythrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Sectile

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.75-2.803.06

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Granular

Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).

1.6 Cleavage

no true cleavage

Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Ammolite and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite 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 Ammolite and Erythrite chemical formula.

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

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Ammolite and Erythrite Specific Gravity

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