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Amazonite and Austinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
4.12
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
4-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Amazonite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Austinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Amazonite and Austinite Specific Gravity

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

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