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Austinite and Hemimorphite Physical Properties


Hemimorphite and Austinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.12  
3.30-3.50  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  
Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare  

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5  
5  

Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  
Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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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.

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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.

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