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Amber and Austinite Physical Properties


Austinite and Amber Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10  
4.12  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
4-4.5  

Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]  
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  

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Amber and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Austinite chemical formula.

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Amber and Austinite Specific Gravity

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

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