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Diamond and Erythrite Physical Properties


Erythrite and Diamond Physical Properties


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)   

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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.

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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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