Austinite and Bixbite Physical Properties

Austinite

Bixbite

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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

4.12Not Available

1 7.18

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

4-4.57.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

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Austinite and Bixbite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Bixbite 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 Bixbite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

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Austinite and Bixbite Specific Gravity

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