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Austinite and Fibrolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.123.14-3.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-4.56-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Austinite and Fibrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Austinite and Fibrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Fibrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Fibrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 3.14-3.25 whereas that of Fibrolite is 3.14-3.25.