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Austinite

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Austinite and Actinolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

4.123.00
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Uneven, Splintery

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

4-4.55-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Austinite and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Actinolite 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 Austinite and Actinolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Austinite and Actinolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Actinolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Actinolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 3.00 whereas that of Actinolite is 3.00.