Austinite and Serpentine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.12
2.44-2.62
Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
4-4.5
2.5-5.5
Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Austinite and Serpentine Chemical Formula
While comparing Austinite and Serpentine 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 Serpentine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
- Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Austinite and Serpentine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Serpentine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Serpentine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 2.44-2.62 whereas that of Serpentine is 2.44-2.62.