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Austinite and Riebeckite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.123.28-3.44
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-4.55.0-6.0
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
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Austinite and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
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Austinite and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.