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Austinite and Hurlbutite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.122.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-4.56
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Austinite and Hurlbutite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Hurlbutite 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 Hurlbutite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Hurlbutite- CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Austinite and Hurlbutite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Hurlbutite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Hurlbutite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 2.90 whereas that of Hurlbutite is 2.90.