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Austinite and Morganite Physical Properties


Morganite and Austinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.12  
2.71-2.90  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  
3,1 basal  

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  
Be3Al2SiO6  

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Austinite and Morganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Morganite 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 Morganite chemical formula.

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Austinite and Morganite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Morganite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Morganite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 2.71-2.90 whereas that of Morganite is 2.71-2.90.

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