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Austinite and Gaylussite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
decomposes in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.12
1.93-1.99
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
perfect [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-4.5
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Austinite and Gaylussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Austinite and Gaylussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.