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Prase and Erythrite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Sectile
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.64-2.693.06
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Prase and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prase 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 Prase and Erythrite chemical formula.

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

Prase and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prase and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prase and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prase is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.