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Austinite and Gahnite Physical Properties


Gahnite and Austinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.12  
4.00-4.62  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  
Indistinct parting on [111]  

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Austinite and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Gahnite 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 Gahnite chemical formula.

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Austinite and Gahnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Gahnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Gahnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 4.00-4.62 whereas that of Gahnite is 4.00-4.62.

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