Austinite and Cryolite Physical Properties

Austinite

Cryolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.122.97

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

None observed

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-4.52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Austinite and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Cryolite 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 Cryolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Austinite and Cryolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Cryolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Cryolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 2.97 whereas that of Cryolite is 2.97.