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Austinite
Austinite

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Austinite and Scolecite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

4.122.20-2.23
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Irregular/uneven, Uneven

Cleavage

Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}

Mohs Hardness

4-4.55-5.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Austinite and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Scolecite 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 Scolecite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Austinite and Scolecite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Scolecite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Scolecite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 2.20-2.23 whereas that of Scolecite is 2.20-2.23.