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Austinite and Allanite Physical Properties


Allanite and Austinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.12  
3.40-4.20  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  
Ca(Ce,La,Y,Ca)Al2(Fe,Al)Si3O12(OH)  

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Austinite and Allanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Allanite 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 Allanite chemical formula.

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Austinite and Allanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Allanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Allanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 3.40-4.20 whereas that of Allanite is 3.40-4.20.

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