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Austinite and Chrysotile Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
insoluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.12
2.51-2.63
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-4.5
2.5-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Austinite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Austinite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.