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Austinite and Anglesite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.12
6.30-6.39
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
[001] good, [210] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-4.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Austinite and Anglesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Anglesite 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 Anglesite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Austinite and Anglesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Anglesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Anglesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 6.30-6.39 whereas that of Anglesite is 6.30-6.39.