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Austinite and Natrolite Physical Properties


Natrolite and Austinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.12  
2.20-2.26  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  
Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Austinite and Natrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Natrolite 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 Natrolite chemical formula.

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Austinite and Natrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Natrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Natrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 2.20-2.26 whereas that of Natrolite is 2.20-2.26.

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