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Austinite and Erythrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.12
3.06
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-4.5
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Austinite and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Austinite and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.