Austinite and Apache Tear Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
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Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
  
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Durability
Not Available
  
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Specific Gravity
4.12
  
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Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
  
Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
  
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Mohs Hardness
4-4.5
  
5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
  
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Austinite and Apache Tear Chemical Formula
While comparing Austinite and Apache Tear 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 Apache Tear chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
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Austinite and Apache Tear Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Apache Tear Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Apache Tear Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is Not Available whereas that of Apache Tear is Not Available.