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Achroite and Austinite Physical Properties


Austinite and Achroite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.40  
4.12  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
4-4.5  

Chemical Composition
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.  
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  

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Achroite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Achroite and Austinite 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 Achroite and Austinite chemical formula.

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Achroite and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Achroite and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Achroite and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Achroite is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.

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