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Austinite and Hemimorphite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.12
3.30-3.50
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-4.5
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Austinite and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Austinite and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Hemimorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Hemimorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 3.30-3.50 whereas that of Hemimorphite is 3.30-3.50.