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Austinite and Poudretteite Physical Properties


Poudretteite and Austinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.12  
2.51-2.53  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal, Splintery  

Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5  
5  

Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Austinite and Poudretteite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Poudretteite 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 Poudretteite chemical formula.

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Austinite and Poudretteite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Poudretteite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Poudretteite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 2.51-2.53 whereas that of Poudretteite is 2.51-2.53.

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