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Austinite and Dumortierite Physical Properties


Dumortierite and Austinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.12   
3.26-3.41   

Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven   
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}   
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5   
7-8.5   

Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)   
AlAl6O3BSi3O18   

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Austinite and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.

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Austinite and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.

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