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Erythrite and Alabaster Physical Properties


Alabaster and Erythrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.06  
2.30  

Fracture
Sectile  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
2  

Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  

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Erythrite and Alabaster Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite and Alabaster 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 Alabaster chemical formula.

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Erythrite and Alabaster Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Erythrite and Alabaster Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Erythrite and Alabaster Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Erythrite is 2.30 whereas that of Alabaster is 2.30.

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