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Austinite
Austinite

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Austinite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

4.123.69-3.81
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}

Mohs Hardness

4-4.58.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
BeAl 2 O 4

Austinite and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4

Austinite and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.