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Austinite and Enstatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.12
3.20-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
Good/distinct on [210]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-4.5
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Austinite and Enstatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Enstatite 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 Enstatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Austinite and Enstatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Enstatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Enstatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 3.20-3.25 whereas that of Enstatite is 3.20-3.25.