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Austinite and Phenakite Physical Properties


Phenakite and Austinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.12  
2.90-2.98  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  
Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Austinite and Phenakite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Phenakite 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 Phenakite chemical formula.

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Austinite and Phenakite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Phenakite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Phenakite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Phenakite is 2.90-2.98.

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