Ametrine and Austinite Physical Properties

Ametrine

Austinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.654.12

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

74-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Ametrine and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ametrine 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 Ametrine and Austinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ametrine- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

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Ametrine and Austinite Specific Gravity

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