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Austinite
Austinite

Riesling Beryl
Riesling Beryl



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Austinite and Riesling Beryl Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

4.122.66-2.86
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

4-4.57.5-8
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.

Austinite and Riesling Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Riesling Beryl 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 Riesling Beryl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Riesling Beryl- Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.

Austinite and Riesling Beryl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Riesling Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Riesling Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 2.66-2.86 whereas that of Riesling Beryl is 2.66-2.86.