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Austinite and Blue Beryl Maxixe Physical Properties


Blue Beryl Maxixe and Austinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.12   
2.60-2.90   

Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)   
Be 3Al 2Si 6O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Austinite and Blue Beryl Maxixe Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Blue Beryl Maxixe 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 Blue Beryl Maxixe chemical formula.

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Austinite and Blue Beryl Maxixe Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Blue Beryl Maxixe Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Blue Beryl Maxixe Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Blue Beryl Maxixe is 2.60-2.90.

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