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Austinite and Tsavorite Physical Properties


Tsavorite and Austinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.12  
3.55-3.73  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3  

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Austinite and Tsavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite chemical formula.

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Austinite and Tsavorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Tsavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Tsavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Tsavorite is 3.55-3.73.

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