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Quartz and Erythrite Physical Properties


Erythrite and Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Sectile   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
3.06   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems   
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).   

Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct   
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.   

Mohs Hardness
7   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)   

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Quartz and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Erythrite chemical formula.

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Quartz and Erythrite Specific Gravity

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

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