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Austinite and Lawsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.12
3.09
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-4.5
8
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
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Austinite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
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Austinite and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.