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Austinite and Nuummite Physical Properties

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
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.12
3.18-3.37
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
Perfect on 210
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-4.5
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
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Austinite and Nuummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Nuummite 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 Nuummite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
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Austinite and Nuummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Nuummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Nuummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 3.18-3.37 whereas that of Nuummite is 3.18-3.37.