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Austinite and Adularia Physical Properties


Adularia and Austinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.12  
2.54-2.61  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5  
6  

Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Austinite and Adularia Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Adularia 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 Adularia chemical formula.

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Austinite and Adularia Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Adularia Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Adularia Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Adularia is 2.54-2.61.

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