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Austinite and Scolecite Physical Properties


Scolecite and Austinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.12  
2.20-2.23  

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
4-4.5  
5-5.5  

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

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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.

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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.

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