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Bort and Erythrite Physical Properties


Erythrite and Bort Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.06  

Fracture
-  
Sectile  

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

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
-9999  

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

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Bort and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bort 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 Bort and Erythrite chemical formula.

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Bort and Erythrite Specific Gravity

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

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