Diamond and Erythrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Sectile
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53
  
3.06
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
  
Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)
  
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
  
Mohs Hardness
10
  
Not Available
  
Chemical Composition
C
  
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
  
Diamond and Erythrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Erythrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diamond- C
- Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
Diamond and Erythrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diamond and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diamond and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diamond is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.
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