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Austinite and Prasiolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

4.122.65
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
3,1

Mohs Hardness

4-4.57
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Austinite and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Austinite and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Prasiolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Prasiolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 2.65 whereas that of Prasiolite is 2.65.