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Chalcedony and Erythrite Physical Properties


Erythrite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Sectile  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70  
3.06  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  
Sectile  

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

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  

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Chalcedony and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Erythrite chemical formula.

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Chalcedony and Erythrite Specific Gravity

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

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