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Austinite and Scorodite Physical Properties


Scorodite and Austinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.12   
Not Available   

Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven   
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery   

Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}   
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor   

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)   
Not Available   

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Austinite and Scorodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Scorodite 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 Scorodite chemical formula.

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Austinite and Scorodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Scorodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Scorodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is Not Available whereas that of Scorodite is Not Available.

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