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Erythrite and Diamond Physical Properties


Diamond and Erythrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.06   
3.50-3.53   

Fracture
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.   
111 (perfect in four directions)   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
10   

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

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Erythrite and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

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Erythrite and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Erythrite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Erythrite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Erythrite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.

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