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Sapphire and Erythrite Physical Properties


Erythrite and Sapphire Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Sectile   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03   
3.06   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).   

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting   
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.   

Mohs Hardness
9   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)   

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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.

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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.

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