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Andalusite and Austinite Physical Properties


Austinite and Andalusite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.05-3.21  
4.12  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Good on {110}, poor on {100}  
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
4-4.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references  
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  

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Andalusite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Andalusite 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 Andalusite and Austinite chemical formula.

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Andalusite and Austinite Specific Gravity

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

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