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Austinite and Chlorite group 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
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.12
2.6-3.3
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Lamellar
1.6 Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
Perfect 001
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-4.5
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
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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.

  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
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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 and Chlorite group Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 2.6-3.3 whereas that of Chlorite group is 2.6-3.3.

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