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Austinite
Austinite

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Austinite and Lawsonite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

4.123.09
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Uneven

Cleavage

Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}

Mohs Hardness

4-4.58
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
CaAl2Si2O7(OH)2.H2O

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)
  • Chemical formula of Lawsonite- CaAl2Si2O7(OH)2.H2O

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.