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Austinite and Dioptase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.12
3.25-3.35
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
Perfect in three directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-4.5
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Austinite and Dioptase Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Dioptase 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 Dioptase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Austinite and Dioptase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Dioptase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Dioptase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 3.25-3.35 whereas that of Dioptase is 3.25-3.35.