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Austinite and Charoite Physical Properties


Charoite and Austinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.12  
2.54-2.78  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  
Good in three directions  

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Austinite and Charoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Charoite 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 Charoite chemical formula.

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Austinite and Charoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Charoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Charoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 2.54-2.78 whereas that of Charoite is 2.54-2.78.

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