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Austinite and Calcite Physical Properties


Calcite and Austinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.12  
2.67-2.73  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55  

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5  
3  

Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Austinite and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Calcite 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 Calcite chemical formula.

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Austinite and Calcite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.

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