Austinite and Chlorite group Physical Properties

Austinite

Chlorite group

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

Brittle

Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl

4.12

Uneven

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

4-4.5

CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

2.6-3.3

Lamellar

Perfect 001

2-2.5

(Mg,Fe)3(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2·(Mg,Fe)3(OH)6

Austinite and Chlorite group Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group chemical formula.

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Austinite and Chlorite group Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Chlorite group Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite Vs Chlorite group during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is whereas that of Chlorite group is .