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Austinite and Ceylonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.123.63-3.9
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-4.57.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Austinite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Austinite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.