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Austinite

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Austinite and Amazonite 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

4.122.55-2.57
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Uneven

Cleavage

Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

Mohs Hardness

4-4.56-6.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
KAlSi3O8

Austinite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8

Austinite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.