Imperial Topaz and Erythrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Sectile
  
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.49-3.57
  
3.06
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
  
Cleavage
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Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
  
Mohs Hardness
8
  
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Chemical Composition
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Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
  
Imperial Topaz and Erythrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Imperial Topaz and Erythrite 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 Imperial Topaz and Erythrite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
Imperial Topaz and Erythrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Imperial Topaz and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Imperial Topaz and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Imperial Topaz is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.