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Austinite and Prase Physical Properties

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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
4.122.64-2.69
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-4.57
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Austinite and Prase Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Prase 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 Prase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Prase- SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Austinite and Prase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Prase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Prase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 2.64-2.69 whereas that of Prase is 2.64-2.69.