Austinite and Moldavite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.12
2.32-2.38
Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
Not Available
Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Austinite and Moldavite Chemical Formula
While comparing Austinite and Moldavite 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 Moldavite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
- Chemical formula of Moldavite- SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Austinite and Moldavite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Moldavite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Moldavite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 2.32-2.38 whereas that of Moldavite is 2.32-2.38.