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Austinite and Tremolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

4.122.95-3.07
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}

Mohs Hardness

4-4.55-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Austinite and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Tremolite 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 Tremolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Austinite and Tremolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 2.95-3.07 whereas that of Tremolite is 2.95-3.07.