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Austinite

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Austinite and Rosasite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
Effervesces in cold

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

4.124-4.2
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Splintery

Cleavage

Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
Perfect on {100} and {010}

Mohs Hardness

4-4.54
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
CuZn(CO3)(OH)2

Austinite and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Rosasite- CuZn(CO3)(OH)2

Austinite and Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.