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Austinite and Magnesite Physical Properties


Magnesite and Austinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  
Effervesces in hot HCl  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.12  
2.92-3.12  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  
[10 1 1] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5  
3.5-4.5  

Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  
MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Austinite and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Magnesite 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 Magnesite chemical formula.

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Austinite and Magnesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.

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