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Austinite

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Austinite and Sylvite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

4.121.993
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Uneven

Cleavage

Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

Mohs Hardness

4-4.52.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
KCl

Austinite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Sylvite- KCl

Austinite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.