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Austinite and Marialite Physical Properties


Marialite and Austinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.12  
2.50  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  
Distinct on {100} and {110}  

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Austinite and Marialite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Marialite 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 Marialite chemical formula.

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Austinite and Marialite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Marialite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Marialite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 2.50 whereas that of Marialite is 2.50.

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