Erythrite and Alexandrite Physical Properties

Erythrite

Alexandrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Sectile

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.06

3.69-3.81

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}.

1,1 ; 3,2.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

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8.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

BeAl ₂ O ₄

Erythrite and Alexandrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite and Alexandrite 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 Alexandrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl ₂ O ₄

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Erythrite and Alexandrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Erythrite and Alexandrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Erythrite and Alexandrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Erythrite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Alexandrite is 3.69-3.81.