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Austinite and Sanidine 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
2.54-2.61
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-4.5
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Austinite and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Sanidine 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 Sanidine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Austinite and Sanidine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Sanidine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Sanidine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Sanidine is 2.54-2.61.