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Austinite and Andean Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.12
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1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
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1.6 Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-4.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
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Austinite and Andean Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Andean Opal 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 Andean Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
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Austinite and Andean Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Andean Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Andean Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is Not Available whereas that of Andean Opal is Not Available.

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