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Erythrite and Sanidine 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
3.062.54-2.61
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Erythrite and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite and Sanidine 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 Sanidine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Erythrite and Sanidine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Erythrite and Sanidine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Erythrite and Sanidine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Erythrite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Sanidine is 2.54-2.61.