Austinite and Hydrogrossular Physical Properties

Austinite

Hydrogrossular

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

4.123.25-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven

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1.6 Cleavage

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

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-4.57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

hydrogrossular Massive vein s of opaque Grossular Garnet that resembles Jade . It is white to light green in color, and may be colored in a white, green, and pink combination. Hydrogrossular is often regarded as a variety of Grossular, but it is scientifi

Austinite and Hydrogrossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Hydrogrossular 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 Hydrogrossular chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
Chemical formula of Hydrogrossular- hydrogrossular Massive vein s of opaque Grossular Garnet that resembles Jade . It is white to light green in color, and may be colored in a white, green, and pink combination. Hydrogrossular is often regarded as a variety of Grossular, but it is scientifi

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Austinite and Hydrogrossular Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Hydrogrossular Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Hydrogrossular Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 3.25-3.40 whereas that of Hydrogrossular is 3.25-3.40.