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Austinite
Austinite

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Austinite and Chondrodite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

4.123.10-3.20
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
Poor to good on (001)

Mohs Hardness

4-4.56-6.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Austinite and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Austinite and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.