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Austinite and Afghanite Physical Properties


Afghanite and Austinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.12  
2.55-2.65  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  
Perfect {10 1 0}  

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Austinite and Afghanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Afghanite 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 Afghanite chemical formula.

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Austinite and Afghanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Afghanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Afghanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 2.55-2.65 whereas that of Afghanite is 2.55-2.65.

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