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Austinite and Andalusite Physical Properties


Andalusite and Austinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.12  
3.05-3.21  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery  

Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  
Good on {110}, poor on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5  
7.5  

Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references  

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Austinite and Andalusite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Andalusite 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 Andalusite chemical formula.

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Austinite and Andalusite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Andalusite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Andalusite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 3.05-3.21 whereas that of Andalusite is 3.05-3.21.

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