Austinite and Gaspeite Physical Properties

Austinite

Gaspeite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl

HCl soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.123.71

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}

{10 1 1} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-4.54.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Austinite and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

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Austinite and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.