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Erythrite and Amblygonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.062.98-3.10
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Erythrite and Amblygonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite and Amblygonite 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 Amblygonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Amblygonite- (Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Erythrite and Amblygonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Erythrite and Amblygonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Erythrite and Amblygonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Erythrite is 2.98-3.10 whereas that of Amblygonite is 2.98-3.10.