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Austinite
Austinite

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Austinite and Vlasovite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

4.122.97
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
Distinct on {010}

Mohs Hardness

4-4.56
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
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Austinite and Vlasovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Vlasovite- -

Austinite and Vlasovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Vlasovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Vlasovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 2.97 whereas that of Vlasovite is 2.97.