Austinite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Austinite

Rhodolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.123.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-4.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Austinite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Austinite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.