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Austinite and Albite Physical Properties


Albite and Austinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.12  
2.60-2.65  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5  
6-6.5  

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

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Austinite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Albite 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 Albite chemical formula.

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Austinite and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.

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