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Austinite and Chiastolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.12
3.00-3.15
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-4.5
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Austinite and Chiastolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Austinite and Chiastolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Chiastolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Chiastolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 3.00-3.15 whereas that of Chiastolite is 3.00-3.15.