Austinite and Chrome-Chalcedony Physical Properties

Austinite

Chrome-Chalcedony

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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

4.122.55-2.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven

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1.6 Cleavage

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

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-4.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Austinite and Chrome-Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Chrome-Chalcedony 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 Chrome-Chalcedony chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
Chemical formula of Chrome-Chalcedony- SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Austinite and Chrome-Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Chrome-Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Chrome-Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chrome-Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.