Austinite and Cymophane Physical Properties

Austinite

Cymophane

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

4.123.69-3.81

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven

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1.6 Cleavage

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

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-4.58.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Austinite and Cymophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Cymophane 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 Cymophane chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
Chemical formula of Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Austinite and Cymophane Specific Gravity

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