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Ammolite and Austinite Physical Properties

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
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.75-2.80
4.12
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Granular
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
no true cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4
4-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Ammolite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite 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 Ammolite and Austinite chemical formula.

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

Ammolite and Austinite Specific Gravity

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