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Austinite and Phosgenite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Sectile

Solubility

Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

4.126.13
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}

Mohs Hardness

4-4.52-3
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Austinite and Phosgenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Phosgenite 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 Phosgenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Phosgenite- Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Austinite and Phosgenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Phosgenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Phosgenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 6.13 whereas that of Phosgenite is 6.13.