Austinite and Microcline Physical Properties

Austinite

Microcline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.122.55-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

1.6 Cleavage

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

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-4.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Austinite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Microcline 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 Microcline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Austinite and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.