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Erythrite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Sunstone and Erythrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.06   
2.62-2.65   

Fracture
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).   
Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.   
001   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
6   

Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)   
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

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Erythrite and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.

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Erythrite and Sunstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Erythrite and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Erythrite and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Erythrite is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.

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