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Austinite and Agrellite 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

4.122.88
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
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Cleavage

Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
perfect [110]

Mohs Hardness

4-4.55.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
NaCa2Si4O10F

Austinite and Agrellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Agrellite 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 Agrellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Agrellite- NaCa2Si4O10F

Austinite and Agrellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Agrellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Agrellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 2.88 whereas that of Agrellite is 2.88.