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Austinite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

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
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.12
3.84
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
4-4.5
7-7.5
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

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.