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Austinite and Opal Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
BrittleWalter Schumann
1.2 Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
hot salt water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.12
1.98-2.25
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-4.5
5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
SiO2 · nH2O

Austinite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Opal 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 Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O

Austinite and Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.

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