Austinite and Lazulite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.12
3.04-3.17
Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Austinite and Lazulite Chemical Formula
While comparing Austinite and Lazulite 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 Lazulite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
- Chemical formula of Lazulite- (Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Austinite and Lazulite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Lazulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Lazulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 3.04-3.17 whereas that of Lazulite is 3.04-3.17.