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Austinite and Hackmanite Physical Properties


Hackmanite and Austinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.12  
2.27-2.33  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Austinite and Hackmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Hackmanite 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 Hackmanite chemical formula.

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Austinite and Hackmanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Hackmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Hackmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 2.27-2.33 whereas that of Hackmanite is 2.27-2.33.

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