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Sugilite and Erythrite Physical Properties


Erythrite and Sugilite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.69-2.79  
3.06  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Sectile  

Cleavage
Poor on {0001}  
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  

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Sugilite and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sugilite 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 Sugilite and Erythrite chemical formula.

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Sugilite and Erythrite Specific Gravity

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

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