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Austinite and Vishnevite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.12
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-4.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
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Austinite and Vishnevite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
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Austinite and Vishnevite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Vishnevite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Vishnevite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is Not Available whereas that of Vishnevite is Not Available.