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Erythrite and Beryl Physical Properties


Beryl and Erythrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.06   
2.60-2.90   

Fracture
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).   
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Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.   
Imperfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)   
Be3Al2Si6O18   

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Erythrite and Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite and Beryl 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 Beryl chemical formula.

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Erythrite and Beryl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Erythrite and Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Erythrite and Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Erythrite is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Beryl is 2.60-2.90.

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