Austinite and Crystal Opal Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
4.12
  
1.97-2.22
  
Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
4-4.5
  
5.5-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
  
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Austinite and Crystal Opal Chemical Formula
While comparing Austinite and Crystal Opal 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 Crystal Opal chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
- Chemical formula of Crystal Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Austinite and Crystal Opal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Crystal Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Crystal Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Crystal Opal is 1.97-2.22.