Austinite and Fluorite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
  
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
4.12
  
3.00-3.25
  
Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
  
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
  
Mohs Hardness
4-4.5
  
4
  
Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
  
CaF2
  
Austinite and Fluorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Austinite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
- Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
Austinite and Fluorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.