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Sapphire and Erythrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.033.06
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Sapphire and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire 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 Sapphire and Erythrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
  • Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Sapphire and Erythrite Specific Gravity

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