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Austinite and Morion Physical Properties


Morion and Austinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.12  
2.65  

Fracture
Uneven  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Austinite and Morion Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Morion 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 Morion chemical formula.

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Austinite and Morion Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Morion Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Morion Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 2.65 whereas that of Morion is 2.65.

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