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Austinite and Amethyst Physical Properties


Amethyst and Austinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl   
insoluble in common solvents   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.12   
2.65   

Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)   
SiO2   

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Austinite and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Amethyst 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 Amethyst chemical formula.

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Austinite and Amethyst Specific Gravity

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

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