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Austinite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties


Liddicoatite and Austinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.12  
3.02  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  
{0001} Poor  

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Austinite and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Liddicoatite 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 Liddicoatite chemical formula.

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Austinite and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Liddicoatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Liddicoatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 3.02 whereas that of Liddicoatite is 3.02.

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