Austinite and Labradorite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
4.12
  
2.69-2.72
  
Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
  
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
4-4.5
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
  
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
  
Austinite and Labradorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Austinite and Labradorite 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 Labradorite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
- Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
Austinite and Labradorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Labradorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Labradorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 2.69-2.72 whereas that of Labradorite is 2.69-2.72.