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Austinite and Calcite Satin Spar 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
2.67-2.73
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-4.5
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Austinite and Calcite Satin Spar Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Calcite Satin Spar 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 Satin Spar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Calcite Satin Spar- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Austinite and Calcite Satin Spar Specific Gravity

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

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