Austinite and Friedelite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.12
3.06-3.19
Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven
Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
{010} Perfect
Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Austinite and Friedelite Chemical Formula
While comparing Austinite and Friedelite 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 Friedelite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
- Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Austinite and Friedelite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Friedelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Friedelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 3.06-3.19 whereas that of Friedelite is 3.06-3.19.