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Austinite and Tanzanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.123.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-4.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Austinite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Austinite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.