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Erythrite and Adularia Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.06
2.54-2.61
1.5 Fracture
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Erythrite and Adularia Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite and Adularia 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 Erythrite and Adularia chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Adularia- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Erythrite and Adularia Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Erythrite and Adularia Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Erythrite and Adularia Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Erythrite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Adularia is 2.54-2.61.