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Austinite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Sunstone and Austinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.12  
2.62-2.65  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  
001  

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5  
6  

Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8  

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Austinite and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.

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Austinite and Sunstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.

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