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Austinite and Hydrogrossular Physical Properties


Hydrogrossular and Austinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.12   
3.25-3.40   

Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5   
7.5-8   

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   

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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.

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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.

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