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Austinite and Riebeckite Physical Properties


Riebeckite and Austinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.12   
3.28-3.44   

Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven   
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle   

Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}   
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}   

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5   
5.0-6.0   

Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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