Austinite and Chrysotile Physical Properties

Austinite

Chrysotile

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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

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.122.51-2.63

1 7.18

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

4-4.52.5-4.5

2 10

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)

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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.