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Austinite and Aquamarine 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
2.66-2.80
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
3,1 basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-4.5
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
Be3Al2SiO6

Austinite and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6

Austinite and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Aquamarine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Aquamarine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 2.66-2.80 whereas that of Aquamarine is 2.66-2.80.

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